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An Ideal Plan

A local home builder incorporates his signature creative ideas into his personal home—an indoor-outdoor respite from a hectic life.

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A Sky’s Eye View

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SPECIAL SECTIONS Eye-Catching Kitchens

These six local kitchens are more than what meets the eye.

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Feel-good sunflowers are the perfect addition to any New Mexico backyard. Check out some cool local shops for hip home goods.

On the cover: This Santa Fe home, carved from a mountain, is the homeowners’ dream version of casual glam that captures magnificent views. Photograph by Wendy McEahern.

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48 Artist Spotlight

Krysteen Waszak shares how the New Mexico landscape provides the perfect inspiration for her plein art paintings.

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If you have feeders in your yard, you’ll want to keep an eye out for Cooper’s hawks in the area. Their deft hunting skills are no match for songbirds.

72 Design Studio

Design and decorate your outdoor living area as an extension of your home and a reflection of your personal style. A guide to outdoor shade options will help you choose what’s right for your space.

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James Selby sets us up for a summer of sipping Sauvignon Blanc—an invigorating and vibrant varietal for beating the heat.

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Put together a charcuterie board like a pro for your next get-together.

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Welcome to the Summer Issue of Su Casa

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eople often use the term “dog days of summer” with a negative connotation, but I look at it differently.

To me, it’s all about having the long hours of daylight in which we can do the things we love: outdoor activities and sports, entertaining, puttering around in the yard, enjoying our hobbies and so much more. It’s time to relax with friends and family in our favorite outdoor spaces— whether at home, a neighborhood restaurant patio or one of our numerous local parks. It’s through this lens, we bring you the summer issue of Su Casa.

You’ll find the best tips and trends for designing and decorating your outdoor living spaces as well as a guide to shade options for keeping the summer sun at bay. For entertaining outdoors, we share tips for putting together a beautiful charcuterie board that will ‘wow!’ your guests.

Our local wine expert touts the reasons to choose a crisp sauvignon blanc to accompany your outdoor festivities.

I might say this every issue, but I’m continually astonished by the best-in-class craftsmanship we have in our distinguished home building community. Our feature homes by Quality Builders in Albuquerque and Woods Design Builders in Santa Fe are nothing short of amazing in every detail from structural to the finishing touches. And each one is designed to blur the line between indoors and out—just the way we like to live here in New Mexico.

For as much time as we spend outside, we probably spend equal amounts in the heart of the home. In this special kitchen issue, we look inside six unique kitchens from area builders with design ideas to awe and inspire you.

Residents and visitors alike will delight at the creative local shops we highlight. And artist Krysteen Waszak shares how the New Mexican landscape inspires her rich, sunny plein air paintings.

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Life+Style Southwest Creating a grand entrance to a home requires forethought and anticipation of what’s to come. When Craig Hoopes designed this 2014 Grand Hacienda Award Winner home, he put careful consideration into the first impression. “We feel that the entrance to a home should always be visible as you drive up,” Hoopes says.

He took care to consider scale and proportion when planning the geometric style of the gate and size of the perimeter wall in relation to the angles created by the pergola in the distance overhead. “We wanted to create a sense of arrival but also a sense of mystery and anticipation of what lies within the home,” he says. “As one moves from the entrance into the living spaces the views from this house are at first hidden and then explode.”

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Sunshine on a Stem The glowing radiance of bright sunflowers silhouetted against a blazing New Mexico horizon—there’s just nothing like it.

What better way to view these ancient Southwestern blooms than from your own window? Planting sunflowers infuses a sense of warmth and happiness in outdoor spaces, and you can clip them and bring them indoors for a fresh bouquet of summer sun right on your countertop. The bright, bold appearance of these blossoms make them one of the most popular flowers, appearing in famous artwork, on fabrics, apparel and dishes, and they are often the backdrop for photo shoots.

Their statuesque nature never fails to garner a second look and there’s no shortage of choices when it comes to these sun worshippers. There are more than 70 varieties of sunflowers and they come in both annual and perennial assortments.

Natalie Sept from the Plants of the Southwest shop in Los Ranchos says that sunflowers are a perfect addition to any lowwater landscape and the mammoth sunflower is a top choice.

This is probably the most noticeable and memorable member of the sunflower family. Glowing fields of these giant blossoms are often seen on farms, but their outstanding beauty can grace almost any private garden space. This herculean flower grows up to 12 feet tall, stretching its face upward to mark the daily progress of the sun.

The Maximilian Daisy, also called the New Mexico sunflower, is another natural choice here. This five- to eight-foot-tall perennial flower doesn’t have quite the stature of the mammoth, but rewards observers with a burst of color swaying softly in the breeze.

You’ll often see these smiling sweetly alongside the highway, greeting everyone who glances their way. Its bushy appearance features dozens of radiant yellow blooms. According to the Plants of the Southwest website, you should cut them to the ground each winter, so they expand the following growing season.

Consider spicing things up by adding some color. The red sun sunflower performs an optical symphony of red, orange and yellow hues. This sunflower has multiple flowering heads.

You’ll never be wanting for visual stimulation with this gorgeous bloom in your backyard. The colorful petals make a nice addition to any windowsill. Bring cuttings inside to add a pop of color or poke the shoots into non-flowering plants for a festive display for your next gathering.

Any of these outstanding beauties will create a sense of tranquility in any size outdoor space. Not long after they birth their colorful petals, the soft whir of hummingbirds, buzz of bees and bright wings of butterflies are sure to follow.

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Bring the beauty of sunflowers into your yard and home

Above: The mammoth sunflower can grow up to 12 feet tall and makes a perfect fence lining flower.

Right: The New Mexico sunflower, or Maximilian Daisy, offers dozens of blooms—a wealth of sunshine in your yard.

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You’ll often see Maximilian Daisy, also called the New Mexico sunflower, smiling sweetly alongside the highway, greeting everyone who glances their way.

Life+Style Southwest

by Michaela Hart

Local Goods Favorite finds for home right in your backyard

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Famous for exceptional scenery, New Mexico is equally well-known for its outstanding merchants.

Thousands of local retailers offer the highest quality and the widest variety for dedicated shoppers. Find old, new, handmade, restored, clever or rustic decor and embellishments for every taste imaginable.

At BackRoads Home Decor in Cedar Crest, Janice Klaus and Pam Cherry present an amazing assortment of hand-painted vintage furniture, contemporary lighting and whimsical accents.

Meticulous finishes and upholstery refresh chairs that have seen better days. Tables and architectural salvage retain their original charm, contrasting

BackRoads Home Decor in Cedar Crest offers a quirky variety of vintage goods and fun decor in addition to painting classes and supplies.

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with modern glass lamps, ceramics and table linens.

One area, dedicated to specialty paints by Dixie Belle and Sweet Pickens, offers plenty of space for Pam’s popular painting classes. Charming techniques and color ideas update picture frames, metal buckets and wicker trays. The vibe at BackRoads is “elegant eclectic,” where, to the delight of regular customers, the owners reset the entire space weekly, so the store is always fresh and vibrant.

In the Santa Fe Railyard district, Casa Nova is full of art, crafts, jewelry and tableware designed and produced in Africa. Owners Natalie Fitz-Gerald (South Africa) and Nelly-Joy Irakoze (Burundi) preside over a panorama of the unusual.

Fitting right into Santa Fe’s style, beaded sculptures from tiny to near life size, big and little pots, wonderful cushions, furniture and lighting pulse with color and vitality. Useful and beautiful objects incorporate the most varied materials, from telephone wire to glass, feathers and fibers.

Natalie and Nelly know their artists and crafts people personally and can relate the stories and circumstances that brought Casa Nova’s treasures to Santa Fe. Curated and arranged with sensitivity, the store is a shopper’s banquet of things to be admired, touched and treasured.

In Albuquerque, Kei Tsuzuki and Molly Luethi nurture Kei & Molly Textiles employing newly arrived refugees and immigrants. Both owners have backgrounds in nonprofits but imagined a profitcentered business, teaching marketable skills. They began screen printing fabric and clothing on their kitchen tables, but are now in a well-equipped

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You’re sure to find an eclectic mix of home goods designed and produced in Africa when you visit Santa Fe’s Casa Nova.

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Kei & Molly Textiles brighten any tabletop and home!

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manufacturing and retail space.

Currently, nine employees turn out hand-screened tea towels, table linens, totes and fabric yardage for more than 400 retailers as well as local walk-in trade. Using traditional methods and non-toxic inks, the team prints folky flowers, animals, birds and “story panels” on 100 percent cotton, in a rainbow of colors. The biggest seller is a bright yellow and white tea towel with a vivid “Save the Bees” theme.

As a socially conscious business, the company is a people-centered enterprise. Owners and employees work as a team, imagining, creating, selling and shipping to happy customers locally and across America.

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by Heather Shoning

Gone Green

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We’re seeing green this summer everywhere from our backyards to our kitchens. Bring a little fresh green into your life with any of these products in this pleasing palette.

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The Always Pan from Our Place has developed somewhat of a cult following likely because of the highly versatile pan’s good looks and best-in-class branding. It’s no marketing mirage though. This pan does it all: braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve and even store. They gave the 10” diameter sturdy aluminum body a ceramic coating made without all the toxic stuff. It comes with a stainless-steel steamer basket, a modular lid that you can lock and a beechwood spatula that sits in an integrated spoon rest right on the pan. You can add on a spruce steamer basket with liners and cooking chopsticks.

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Growing Green

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Herbs are a functional and flavorful way to green up your front stoop, back patio or kitchen windowsill.

Not to mention, they’re easy to grow! Add them to salad, dressings, sauces, mojitos and more. Top picks for at-home cultivation include mint, basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and chives. Create a collection of mix-and-match pots for outdoors or get the Click & Grow Smart Garden for perfectly calibrated automated watering, light and nutrients for indoors. $99.95, Clickandgrow.com 38

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Big Green Grilling Machine

If you’ve not gotten on the Big Green Egg bandwagon, this summer is the time. This beast of a grill (Is that really all it is? We think not.) will make your backyard the hotspot of the season. In the Large Egg, you can cook up to 12 burgers, 8 steaks, 6 chickens vertically, 7 racks of ribs vertically or a 20-pound turkey! Add on some EGGcessories for baking, roasting or smoking. It’s perfect for weekend cookouts, and because it heats up in minutes, it’s also great for everyday dinners. $948, biggreenegg.com

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Although the color is teal, this dinnerware collection is all about being green. An alternative to paper or plastic, these dishes are made of bamboo, cornstarch and melamine for durability. They are BPA- and phthalate-free, and you can put them in the dishwasher. Available in bowls, salad plates and dinner plates. Go ahead, make your tabletop a green one this summer—indoors or out.

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Trendy Table

This rope design is all the rage in contemporary patio furniture these days. It’s not only beautiful, but it’s lightweight so you can easily switch up your furniture arrangement to suit the moment. This side table, designed by Vincent Sheppard Studio, has a whole family of seating options that accompany it. The powder-coated aluminum frame is strong and the rope is designed to withstand any weather condition and can be left outside all year long.

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Eye-Catching Kitchens Beauty and individuality abound in these six local kitchens. But they are more than just pretty spaces.

Each one provides form and functionality in addition to top-notch finishes and forward-thinking design touches.

by Heather Shoning

After relocating to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle, these homeowners wanted a casual home. And while very much a residential space, the kitchen needed to perform for entertaining. Hence the massive and separate workspaces, large service area and commercial-grade appliances.

To achieve the simplistic ranch style, Joseph Custom Homes fitted the kitchen with polished concrete floors and a corrugated steel ceiling that deftly hides a complex, high-velocity heating and cooling system to minimize cold air returns and ducting. Celery green perimeter cabinets featuring a hammered Zinc farmhouse sink paired with rich, dark-stained maple islands—all completed with quartz countertops—give the room a warm, traditional feel. Open shelving highlights the distressed-edge backsplash tile in butter and cream colors. French farmhouse pendants over the islands coordinate with the massive, blackened steel range hood. Hefty, handcrafted Mexican doors leading out of the main kitchen area lend to that rustic ranch feel.

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Built for Entertaining

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The Tribeca home from Twilight Homes, is a hip, urban style within a suburban area, and the kitchen follows suit. “Just because you don’t live downtown doesn’t mean you can’t have that edgy vibe,” says Melanie Pizzonia, decorator for the company. The kitchen is extremely compact but feels spacious thanks to a thoughtful layout and it feels connected to the rest of the main floor. Ample cabinetry and four separate workspaces ensure it doesn’t feel crowded even with the whole family in the room. The secondary overhang at one end opens additional seating at the island.

To create the edgy style this home necessitates, Pizzonia used mixed metals for a curated look—black fixtures and lighting, stainless appliances and gold in the backsplash. Speaking of the backsplash, the mercury glass-style tile provides a sleek, modern take on a very old design, adding even more glam to the room. A black accent wall is bold and works beautifully in the open-concept kitchen.

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Livable Elegance The goal for this Amreston Homes’ kitchen was simple: modern, livable elegance. Mission accomplished. “The kitchen is an open concept designed with family in mind, keeping everything open but identifying where the spaces are,” says Chris Montaño, product and production manager for Amreston Homes. Because of the open sightlines and to keep the crisp, modern feel, the floor plan includes a pantry designed as a workspace with raised upper cabinets to store and use the small appliances that might normally be in the kitchen.

This gourmet kitchen includes maple cabinetry, oil-rubbed bronze faucet and pulls, a farmhouse sink, granite countertops and sleek stainless appliances. The island, which is more than 9-feet wide, is built to feel like a furniture piece and painted to coordinate with the backsplash tile—and the details throughout the home—for a cohesive palette. “When you’re in this kitchen, you’re still part of life in the home,” says Brian Earnest, division president of Amreston Homes.

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Transitional Tones Some hallmarks of transitional style include a warm or neutral color palette, use of texture, natural materials, symmetry and clean lines. “We wanted to bring warmth and coziness into the kitchen of this home that has a modern open floor plan,” says David Ballengee, interior decorator for Hakes Brothers, “so we opted for a transitional design.”

Maple cabinets with a gray-brown stain topped with cashmere cream granite bring a richness while maintaining clean, crisp lines. The herringbone backsplash is on-trend while pulling in another warm tone and some much-needed texture. The pendant lights are reminiscent of the contemporary farmhouse look with bent wood framework around exposed Edison-style bulbs. A walk-in pantry hides behind a dark, space-saving barn door next to the refrigerator, and oil rubbed bronze cabinet pulls and faucet contrast the stainless-steel appliances. “This kitchen is really transitional-meets-Albuquerque style,” says Ballengee.

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A Principled Approach Martin Romero, owner of M-Art Building Co., follows a fundamental standard when he builds homes: Start with good design principles upfront and keep costs manageable. That both shows and doesn’t show in this kitchen.

What doesn’t show is that the central heating and cooling as well as water-heating hub is located adjacent to the kitchen, so air-flow control and water temperature changes are nearly instantaneous, which makes the kitchen, as well as the rest of the home, more energy efficient. What does show is M-Art’s ability to incorporate unique design elements such as the bold, geometric backsplash tile that takes center stage to the white Shaker cabinets and quartz countertops with soft veining. A “flex” space to the left of the refrigerator allows the homeowner to choose: coffee bar, snack counter, small appliance space, extra workspace—you name it. Perhaps the best application of Romero’s guiding principle is the proximity of the kitchen to the outdoor space. “We integrated indoor and outdoor space,” he says. “Because the kitchen sits right in front of the patio, there’s no need for a fullblown kitchen outside.” Thanks to the large patio doors and well-placed skylights, light floods the kitchen.

“The kitchen has enthusiasm to it,” Romero says. “It makes you feel good to be in it.”

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Old World Charm Inspired by modern European style, this kitchen brings in touches of modern for a warm, inviting, livable kitchen. “I saw a need in this market for homes with a traditional feel and modern touches …,” says Laura Burkett, decorator for Burkett Construction, “a new home that doesn’t feel like it’s brand new.” To this end, she designed the kitchen around the grand island that looks like a piece of furniture with open shelving on one side and plenty of storage. She chose a rustic finish to juxtapose the polished look of the hutch-style perimeter cabinets in an antiqued blue.

Burkett balances the dark cabinetry with a light, yet rich, wood ceiling with beams; lightcolored tile with a rustic finish; and white quartz countertops and backsplash. The details highlight the Old-World style including a large farmhouse sink, brushed brass faucet and a traditional profile on the island countertop. Liking the look of mixed metals, Burkett opted for dark gray stainless pulls and knobs to keep them from standing out against the blue and taking away from the design. The statement lighting mimics the brushed brass and provides ample light for the island workspace.

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Artist Spotlight

by Paula M. Bodah

Painting Perfect Krysteen Waszak’s vivid plein air oils capture the unique spirit of New Mexico’s landscape and life.

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Krysteen Waszak spends her outdoor time toe-to-toe with her easel, brushes in hand, to capture the sunny Southwest as she sees it.

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Krysteen Waszak is the outdoorsy type. Not in the sense of rock climbing or mountain biking, although if a friend can persuade her to leave her easel, she’s happy to spend a couple of hours on a hiking trail. No, Waszak spends her outdoor time standing in one spot, using brushes and oil paint to record her unique perspective on the world around her. In heavily layered, deeply textured, richly colored pieces that have an illustrative—almost storybook—quality, she celebrates the vivid spirit of New Mexico. Some of her works depict natural beauties like the Rio Grande, while others feature the manmade. She spent a recent day, for instance, painting a yellow pickup truck she spied outside an Old Town Albuquerque artisan shop.

Waszak, who grew up in Ohio, first came to New Mexico as a girl when her family came to visit an aunt and uncle who lived here. “We all fell in love with it and eventually ended up out here,” she says.

She gravitated toward being creative, even back in Cleveland. “I was always known as the artist in the class when I was in school,” she says. But in New Mexico, the sunlit days, starlit nights and natural splendor of the high desert truly ignited that creative spark. She settled first in Taos in the late 1970s, where she worked for a company that produced folk-art furniture.

“Painted furniture—howling coyotes and that sort of thing—was pretty popular at the time, and I think I painted about half of it,” she says with a laugh. “It was a huge platform for learning about color mixing and exploring design, and it was a huge confidence builder.” For the past dozen years, she’s made Albuquerque her home base and has concentrated on her plein air painting, which she sells at art shows and festivals throughout the Southwest. She loves the challenge of painting outdoors. “It has an explosive quality,” she says. “I’ve only got a few hours; the sun is going to change; I’m going to get hungry or thirsty or need to get to a bathroom.”

Some of her recent work focuses on Florida, where her mother now lives, but New Mexico remains Waszak’s primary inspiration.

There’s plenty of space here—both literally and figuratively—for creativity, she says. And for her, that space is in the great outdoors.

An Ideal Plan

This builder’s home, an award-winning contemporary dwelling, is a showcase for his nonstop flow of ideas.

Local builder Mike Martinez built a spectacular indoor-outdoor living space for entertaining in his home.

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by Paula M. Bodah

photographs by Mark William

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or more than 25 years, Mike Martinez, owner of Quality Builders, has partnered with his clients to help them create their custom dream homes. Recently, he turned his talent and attention to designing and building his own home. His innovative and award-winning project is a showcase of his years of experience and portfolio of visionary ideas.

Martinez is clearly more than just a builder.

He’s an ideas guy. On any given day, Martinez is constantly thinking of different design ideas. He jokes that the people he works with often tease him about it. “My electrician gives me a hard time, asking where I come up with my crazy ideas,” Martinez says. “I don’t know; they just come to me. I file them away in my head to incorporate in future projects.”

Take a look at the house he constructed for himself on a pie-shaped lot tucked into a cul-de-sac with views of the Sandia Mountains and the city of Albuquerque.

From the front entrance, where an oversized pivot door sits under a cantilevered roof, to the chef ’s dream of a kitchen, to the spacious outdoor entertaining area with its pool, spa and putting green, the 3,558-square-foot house is a contemporary masterpiece that wows at every turn.

Martinez took his innovative ideas and layout for the house to Ron Montoya of Ron

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Stainless steel and sleek, dark-stained hemlock set the contemporary tone for this open-concept kitchen.

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Left: In keeping with the “built for entertaining” vibe, this auxiliary beverage pantry is a space for congregating in its own. The entire home is wired for multi-color lighting as well as sound to set the tone.

Below: No detail was left to chance in this home including an unused corner than now serves as wine display.

The kitchen has everything a home chef could want, including a large double refrigerator, plenty of storage and an adjacent beverage pantry.

Montoya Designs to come up with the award-winning final plans.

“Contemporary homes are becoming more popular,” he explains.

“I wanted clean lines and unique ceiling angles to maximize the views and take advantage of the unique shape of the lot. I wanted something different from what other people are doing.”

His streamlined design arranges the garage, guest bedrooms and master suite in spoke-like fashion around an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area. Although each wing could be its own box, as in other modern houses, here the design brings the various parts of the architecture forward or backward to create visual interest. A mix of materials—wood and metal, stucco and stone—adds a layer of depth and richness not typically found in contemporary architecture.

Martinez designed his living, cooking, dining and outdoor entertaining areas with seamless flow. The kitchen has everything a home chef could want, including a large double refrigerator, plenty of storage and an adjacent beverage pan-

try (Martinez’s version of a service pantry). Martinez added beautiful form to go with all that function. The island and range hood, both constructed of stainless steel, are wrapped with floating panels of dark-stained hemlock. “I chose hemlock because it’s a very clean wood without knots,” he says. Accent lighting tucked behind the island’s wood panels ramp up the ambience when company comes.

The guest and owner wings sit apart for privacy for both guests and their host. Guest rooms connect with a shared bath space, each enjoying its own private vanity and closet. The design is fresh and crisp in shades of dark walnut, white and sand, with vanity backsplashes in an eye-popping 3-D pattern mosaic tile.

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A window wall that completely disappears offers maximum indoor-outdoor access.

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ting area, fireplace and custom ceiling details.

In the grand, spa-like bath, a freestanding tub holds court against a low wall of metallic brick tile. Glass-paneled walls flank a steam shower with radiant-heated floors. As with the rest of the home, sunlight floods the space.

The magic is in the details throughout this home, and Martinez didn’t overlook a single one—outside or in. Another builder might have left the wall plain as it rounds the corner from the foyer to the living area, for example, but Martinez added interest with open architectural niches finished in venetian-plaster—ideal spaces to display collections or artwork.

In addition, the metallic-tile column that sets off the entry is another special touch that demands attention. “It’s unique,” he says, “because from different angles and in different light it might look black or dark copper or silver metallic.” And, oh, that front door. It’s a 9½-foot-by-5-foot giant that took six men to install, but opens with a gentle push, thanks to the hinge on which it pivots.

Above: Another example of attention to detail, these built-in niches turn a traditionally boring hallway into something special.

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The owner’s suite features a large seating area and fireplace in the bedroom in addition to an oversized bathroom.

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The owner’s bathroom is a luxurious space in warm, gray tones punctuated with shiny metals from the fixtures to the textured silver tile.

In what might just be evidence of Martinez’s most ambitious idea of all, the living room’s two 16-foot glass walls retract into pockets, opening the space completely to the outdoors. Martinez outfitted the patio with the same porcelain tile he used throughout the house, adding to the sense of flow from indoors to out. The expansive patio holds a kitchen with bar seating and a dining area. Next to the spa is a seating area with fire pit and beyond that, a putting green. The swimming pool sports a water feature that adds to the spa-like ambience of the outdoor oasis.

The home is a perfect respite from Martinez’s active life. In addition to his construction firm, he also owns a framing company that services other area builders. With the current hot housing market, there is no slowing down in those areas. In addition, he has served the community as a 23-year veteran of Albuquerque Fire Rescue. As busy as Martinez is, he has a tremendous team of people that work effectively together, keep projects on track and, more importantly, they help him stay grounded.

This spring, Martinez opened his incredible home to showcase his ideas and the craftsmanship of his team in the local Parade of Homes. His home was a parade-goer’s favorite, taking awards in its category for best kitchen, best bathroom, best outdoor living space and the Premier award. Martinez is grateful for the positive feedback from parade visitors, but it’s the feedback from his peers that matters most. He says, “The best compliments came from other top builders around Albuquerque, who saw and appreciated my attention to detail throughout my home.”

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The spa and pool with waterfalls and fire features set the tone for luxury outdoor living.

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a sky’s eye view a grueling beginning ends with delicately complex and intricate craftsmanship

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by Vicki Martinez

photographs by Wendy McEahern

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hen first-time home builders Mike and Betsy Frame purchased a lot in Santa Fe’s Sierra del Norte community, they knew it would take a team with innovative vision to transform the steep sloping section of the Sangre de Cristos into their dream home.

After interviewing five architects and four builders, the Frames decided to work with Lorn Tryk Architects and Woods Design Builders in Santa Fe. “We were living in a Woods home,” says Mike, “so we knew the quality we were going to get. Their brand is very strong in Santa Fe.” Betsy says she felt an immediate connection with Tryk because of his exceptional experience and lack of ego. “We were in good hands with Lorn.”

location, location … excavation Only six minutes from The Plaza, with the Dale Ball Trails in their backyard, the Frame property sits in an area “notorious for poor soil—and a lot of rock,” says Rob Woods of Woods Design Builders.

“There’s no doubt it was a stunning lot with unbelievable views of the city lights, perched up so high it felt like you were on top of the world,” he says, “but it was going to take the right kind of client and team to tackle it.”

Woods explained to the Frames that until excavation begins, there’s no telling what lurks below the surface—Volkswagen-size boulders or rock the size of softballs. It was the latter. When drilled, the rock crumbled into even smaller chunks. “It’s excruciating to watch,” says Woods. “It makes watching paint dry exciting,” he laughs. At one point, three of the largest backhoe/rock-splitters chipped, split and dug for 12-hour days. Of the total construction time from June 2018 to December 2019, the excavation alone took seven months.

But the Frame’s patience paid off. The distinct set of challenges presented by the property led to a unique set of opportunities. an unrivaled unveiling Aptly nicknamed “The Sky House” by the Frames’ landscape architect Solange Serquis, guests develop an idea of what’s in store as they ascend the 300-foot driveway to an elevation of 7,584 feet. Yet, upon entering the home, the anticipation only builds. Met with a massive wall of moss rock to the left, the eight-foot-wide, 40-foot-long hallway feels alive. If not for the 400-pound glass-and-steel pivot door opening to the home, you’re not sure you’ve transitioned indoors.

The elegant entryway is illuminated by skylight-lured natural light during the day and set aglow with recessed floor lighting in the evening. Handwoven Southwestern-style runners lead the way to an enormous six-foottall basalt water fountain sitting behind glass at the end of the hallway, offering a peek into the east courtyard.

“In every house we build, there’s what we call the ‘sweet spot,’” Woods Homeowner Betsy Frame loves what she calls “the rustic look with the bling” as evidenced throughout the home where bucolic meets beautiful.

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Above: Turning this corner allows visitors to appreciate the view from this spectacular location. The home, with expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass, invites the outdoors in.

“There’s no doubt it was a stunning lot with unbelievable views of the city lights, perched up so high it felt like you were on top of the world ...”

–Rob Woods says, “where you get a sense of the whole house and its intention.” The sweet spot of the Frame’s house awaits at the end of the entryway. After a slight left, a luxurious living area unfolds.

But what really catches the eye, what renders guests dazed and amazed, is the view. An uninterrupted expanse of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors wrapped in slender steel frame an inimitable view, revealing the beauty and majesty that is Santa Fe. “We love the reaction when people go around that corner,” says Mike. “They’re speechless.”

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This showplace kitchen is defined by rich, yet sleek walnut cabinetry with inset doors reflective of a modern European style. Heavy quartz countertops and backsplash with striking veining pull together the warm tones and stainless finishes.

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side of the house offers a 200-degree view: from Albuquerque to the Badlands and Black Mesa, all the way to Mount San Antonio near the Colorado border. “The view is the artwork in this home,” muses Betsy. “The view is our painting.” An exclusive, foreverchanging art installation.

Once the masterpiece is revealed, and the shock-and-awe subsides, the entirety of the Frame home manifests in demure yet dramatic complexity.

soft contemporary From north to south, the living room, bar, kitchen and family room flow seamlessly in an open, airy floor plan, creating the exact vibe the Frames envisioned. With subtle taupe tones and charcoal gray veins, quartz countertops offset the kitchen’s chic walnut cabinetry.

With a nod to the homeowners’ Missouri roots, cowhide-backed bar chairs add texture and serve as anchors to the cowhide rugs laying subtly atop the 10-inch-wide white oak floors throughout the home. “I think it’s the farm girl coming out in me,” says Betsy who grew up on a cattle and pig farm. “And I like the rustic look with the bling.” As evidenced by the many objets de sparkle enlivening each room such as the living room chandelier with crystal globes that crown each arm of the eight-branched design.

Woods defines the home’s style as soft contemporary. Sharp angles, squared-off corners, huge expanses of glass and the introduction of materials like steel and quartz give the home a contemporary feel.

Yet traditional elements—hand plastered

The soft contemporary style of this home is defined by sharp corners softened with warm elements.

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Floor-to-near-ceiling mirrors in the owners bedroom accentuate the views creating a feeling of being completely surrounded by the majestic mountains.

walls, stained wood beams, moss rock and natural wood floors—infuse each room with an undeniable Southwestern style. The mix and mingle of the individual elements “give it a really cool inbetween transitional style,” says Woods.

superbly, impeccably bespoke The Woods style of building maintains a heavy emphasis on handmade, hand-installed items.

A custom-mixed bright white diamond plaster was hand-applied throughout the home. Gleaming beeswax finishes further dress the walls and ceilings with a silky sheen, enhancing the home’s natural lighting with its glass-like reflective quality.

Every room features a dramatic contrast against the bright walls and ceiling with exposed beams of Douglas fir. A dark stain highlights the rugged indentations from detailed hand-scorping, indicative of the intricate craftsmanship included in every Woods home.

Custom-built steelwork from Rippel Steel in Santa Fe punctuates the modern aesthetic both inside and outside the home.

This home design takes advantage of every opportunity to capture the view. It’s reflected here in a wall of backsplash mirror.

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One of the most important design elements in this home is large expanses of glass. Aptly nicknamed “The Sky House” because of its location that affords sky-high views of the mountain scenery.

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“We love talking about our house; we love talking about how easy the process was, especially being first-time home builders.”

–Betsy Frame

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The moss rock wall blurs the line between indoors and out in the grand entryway to this home.

The rock backdrop to this patio is a reminder of the extensive excavating process it took to build this stunning home.

Columns of hand-chiseled indigenous moss rock from the Pecos Mountains— which made its arresting appearance in the grand entryway—stand sentinel along the stretch of outdoor living spaces that span the entirety of the home’s west side.

The east side is no less amazing. Remember that extreme excavation? Despite the difficult work, the rock served a grand purpose. Cut from the mountain, a huge, natural rock face offers a one-of-akind backdrop for the east courtyard—a reminder of what the Frames’ went through to get their dream home.

“We love talking about our house; we love talking about how easy the process was, especially being first-time home builders,” says Betsy. “It was fun to collaborate with the entire team. We’d build a house with them again in a second!”

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Just Winging Through

by Amy Gross

Cooper’s hawk Any glimpse of a hawk or other raptor is always exciting. Seeing one in your own backyard is really exciting. But while the appearance of a hawk on your property might be thrilling for you, it’s terrifying to your feeder birds. A Cooper’s hawk is on the hunt.

As striking as they are to observe, hawks are notoriously difficult to identify. The Cooper’s hawk, for example, is often confused with the sharp-shinned hawk. Both are accipiters, which means they have narrow tails (in the case of both Cooper’s and sharpies, the tails are striped), they’re forest dwellers, and in flight their wings beat a pattern of flap-flap-flap-glide, flap-flap-flap-glide.

Since their physical similarities can be confusing, the better way to tell a Cooper’s hawk from a sharp-shinned or most any other hawk is to observe its behavior. If there’s a hawk in your yard, and it’s hiding in a tree near your bird feeders, it’s probably a Cooper’s hawk. Simply put, the Cooper’s hawk is a master stealth hunter.

Though rodents and small reptiles are always on the menu, the Cooper’s primarily hunts songbirds, and it has learned that an easy way to do it is to simply hunker down in a tree near a feeder and wait, bursting forth with lightning speed in an ambush attack. Another Cooper’s hunting technique is to deliberately flush a small bird out of a tree and directly into a window. While the bird is stunned, the hawk simply swoops in and grabs it—the raptor equivalent of a McDonald’s drive-through.

Cooper’s hawks nest in late spring, typically fledging two to four chicks. The male, who is

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about a third smaller than his mate, often chooses the site for the nest and does most of the nest-building. A pair I’ve named “Jack and Jill” have raised several broods over the years near my home, and I’ve been privileged to witness them teaching flying and hunting skills to their offspring.

Juvenile Cooper’s are adorably gangly, with brown and white streaked feathers and yellow eyes. But over the next year they’ll morph into poised, self-assured and formidable adults, their upper parts turning slate blue and their eyes turning red. I often hear them chatting with one another, a breathy cah-cah-cah that seems rather wimpy for such an intimidating bird.

That call might not impress me much, but it’s not a sound any songbird wants to hear. Best get moving, little bird. A Cooper’s hawk has her eye on you.

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

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Designed by you, for you

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When shopping for outdoor furniture, be sure to choose those designed to weather the elements.

Every beautiful home deserves an equally gorgeous outdoor space.

Especially now, when having an at-home retreat is more important than ever. Your outdoor oasis is for relaxing and kicking back, so design it with comfort in mind! And there’s no shame in mixing high-end local products with box store finds—admit it, Target and CostPlus World Market have affordable, whimsical products. In the end, it’s all about what works for you.

“Having a showroom in Santa Fe for fourteen years, I am amazed at the variety and quality of the outdoor products I’ve assumed,” says Gloria Moss of Moss Collection. “But people want comfort and then style more than anything else!”

Understandably, the sheer number of materials, fabrics and patterns is enough to make anyone overwhelmed. Just breathe and take it step by step. Alleviate some stress and work by using the same colors and style you chose for your interior. Doing so will create a seamless transition from indoors to out.

Step one. Consider how you will use the space and which direction your backyard faces? Dinner parties versus laid-back meals around the fire pit invoke different design needs, and homes with full sun or south-facing spaces need a shade structure or shade sail.

Step two. Furniture arrangement plays a pivotal role when creating an inviting vibe. For example, a small grouping of comfy chairs

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around a fire pit encourages guests to sit and engage. Additionally, New Mexico homes with north- and east-facing spaces are cooler in the evenings, making it an excellent location for a fire pit. If you’re considering an outdoor feature like a fire pit, water feature or entertainment hub, it will naturally become the focal point, so plan on designing around it.

Step three. Shop for furniture designed for outdoor use—i.e., weather resistant and washable. Splurging on furniture, like a luxuriously deep sofa from Patio & Hearth Co., makes sense given it gets the most use. As for material, metal is the best at withstanding the Southwestern climate, but wicker, aluminum and recycled plastic are solid choices. The purpose of outdoor furniture is for lounging, so make sure it’s as comfy as your indoor furniture. If you go with bench seating, don’t forget cushions and pillows!

When shopping, especially for a smaller space, look for pieces that serve multiple functions like decorative stools, sectional ottomans and poufs. “Side tables that double as seating is a smart choice. It’s also an affordable way to update your existing decor,” says Moss. “Keep fur-

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Use accessories as a way to bring your personal taste and style into your outdoor living space.

niture on the lighter side. This allows you to easily move pieces to accommodate different crowd sizes.”

Step four. Accessories should always be a line item in your budget. When prioritizing, think about your needs. For instance, an outdoor rug will define your dining area, while the lounging and entertainment area isn’t complete without comfy blankets and pillows. Make your outdoor spaces more inviting with serene uplighting on plants, flameless candles or accent pieces like floor and hanging lanterns.

Lastly, your outdoor oasis should reflect your personal style, so don’t be timid about incorporating your interests. After you cover the basics, have some fun! Add a splash of colorful tile, an ivy wall (faux or real), an outdoor sculpture or better yet, a putting green or swing chair!

And don’t worry about tackling the entire yard at once. Start with the area that will get the most use and add on as time goes. Before you know it—violà!—your outdoor sanctuary is complete!

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made in the shade Today’s top choices for keeping the New Mexico sun at bay Longing to relax in your backyard but have no place to hide from the blazing sun? Well, toss that flimsy pop-up umbrella and prepare to move up to the big leagues!

“First, decide on its main purpose—keep the sun out, entertain, protect your home,” states Crystal Skiba of Patio Cover Designs by S. “Knowing its purpose will help you determine material, shade level and location.” A plethora of patio cover options will satisfy all aesthetics and shade needs. And you can choose your level of commitment—removable shades or a permanent structure.

Shade Sails

An economical alternative to a permanent structure, shade sails are the latest in backyard shade solutions. These triangular and square shaped tensioned fabrics add a modern twist to any yard. And because they block up to 90 percent of ultraviolet rays, they’re perfect above swimming pools, sandboxes and jungle gyms. They come in a variety of colors to punch-up your outdoor space.

Solar Screens

The popularity of solar screens is rising as fast as the New Mexico heat! “The most effective method of reducing heat is enclosing a space with screening. Heavy mesh screens allow air through, while blocking the sun and the heat it generates,” says Jeffrey Maul, owner of Albuquerque/Santa Fe Awning.

Screens are best for backyards with sections of intense or full sun, and they can be easily added to patios, pergolas and ramadas for additional shade.

Outdoor Curtains

Like indoor curtains, outdoor curtains provide sun blockage and privacy. But when installed on a pergola, curtains create a relaxing ambience … like stepping into a cozy resort cabana.

This is an easy way to bring in color and texture that you can easily change by the season or your mood!

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A pergola adds dramatic visual interest to an outdoor space.

Add a cover and/or outdoor curtains for greater shade.

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Solid Structures

Solid patio covers offer complete sun protection and create a convenient year-round outdoor space.

When done correctly it looks as if it has always been there. Insulated solid covers keep your patio cool, are great for homes with full sun exposure, and they’re ideal if you’re installing recessed lighting, a ceiling fan or TV.

Pergolas and Ramadas

Pergolas and ramadas remain a highly popular shade solution. Why wouldn’t they? They’re functional, come in varying sizes and designs and add architectural interest. Both are suited for any outdoor gathering space—dining area, lounge area, fire pit or cocktail bar. Unlike pergolas, ramadas have solid roofs and provide complete shade so if you’re installing an outdoor kitchen or entertainment area, a ramada is the right choice.

Vigas and Latillas

Sail shades add a fun, modern element to outdoor spaces.

If you want to step up, a solid structure topped with latillas might be right for you. An authentic Southwestern design, latillas are peeled branches or wood laid between beams of a ceiling structure.

They are commonly paired with vigas or even a pergola to create complete cover. While their purpose is to provide shade, today’s latillas honor the Old West and elevate a home’s current beauty.

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al fresco dining putting together a summer spread has never been so easy Charcuterie boards are the stars of many an elegant party.

Mingling guests can help themselves to the meats, cheeses, crackers, and other bite-sized foods, all arranged enticingly in rows, piles, cubes, swirls, and “salami rivers.” With all those choices, it’s easy to please everyone in the crowd.

But why wait for an elegant party—or even a crowd, for that matter? Whether you’re entertaining a large group or it’s just your family relaxing on the patio, charcuterie boards are perfect all year round, and especially in the summer.

That’s when you’ll find the biggest selection of fresh, local ingredients, and there’s no slaving over a hot stove or grill.

Best of all, while they fancy-up any occasion, charcuterie boards are surprisingly simple to put together. Follow these tips for creating a board and supplement it with hearty side dishes and local wine for a winning al fresco dining experience.

Assembling Your Board 1. Place any jams, spreads and oily olives in little condiment bowls and scatter them around the board.

2. Arrange the meats evenly around the board, then do the same with the cheeses. (It’s okay if items touch, as they’re meant to be enjoyed together.)

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3. Add crackers and/or bread.

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4. Finally, fill in with the pretty stuff—fresh or dried fruit, veggies, nuts, herb sprigs and/or edible flowers.

5. Keep extras handy in the fridge in case the board needs restocking.

Expert Tips Get creative when choosing your foundation. You can use just about any platter, plate, tray, cutting board or lazy susan, or even a rustic (but clean) slab of wood.

If your charcuterie board is an appetizer, offer about 2 ounces of meat per person. If it’s the main attraction, offer about 4-5 ounces per person.

Mix or match cuisines—for instance, all-Italian meats and cheeses, or an assortment from different regions.

Include toothpicks or cocktail forks for guests to pick up their selections and have spreaders on hand for creamy cheeses.

If you’d rather keep portions individual, consider creating mini versions on individual bar boards, plates or even in mason jars for a fun presentation.

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local resources Black Mesa Winery Velarde blackmesawinery.com The winemaker suggests pairing a charcuterie board with Velarde Reisling, Velarde Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon. Available online and at Total Wine and More.

The Deli at Sassella 225 Johnson St., Santa Fe thedeliatsassella.com Sassella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, also has a gourmet deli with meats, cheeses, olives and other Italian specialty foods.

Curbside pickup available.

Heidi’s Raspberry Farm heidisraspberryfarm.com Gourmet jams made with organic raspberries from a Corrales farm. The Red Chile Jam makes a great topper for soft cheeses like Brie or chèvre. Available online and at Whole Foods.

M’Tucci’s Restaurants Italian 6001 Winter Haven Rd. NW Twenty-Five 4939 Pan American Freeway. NE Moderno 1908 Wellspring Ave. SE, Rio Rancho mtuccis.com One-stop shops for meats, cheeses, spreads and breads.

Rail Yards Market 777 1st St. SW, Albuquerque Sundays, May–October, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Nonprofit growers’ market showcasing local artisan, gourmet, and farm-fresh foods.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC Where the Wild Wines Are Courtesy La Playa Winery

The name derives from sauvage, “wild,” and could well describe Sauvignon Blanc’s tart, grassy profile and invigorating snap. Whether from Europe or throughout the world, this diverse grape is expressive of the spot of earth where it’s rooted.

Sauvignon Blanc originated in France, and vintners plant these delectable grapes in the moderate climate, coastal estuaries of Bordeaux, producing dry, ample wines with melon and tropical notes.

Predicated by quality, Bordeaux whites are available in a range of prices.

Some of the greatest Sauvignon Blanc in the world comes from the inland river valley of the Loire, most famously, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Vivid aromas of gunflint, herbs, wet leaves followed by a lode of minerality, ginger and spiced baked apple flavors are supported by a backbone of acidity. Less tres cher but very satisfying Sauvignon Blanc comes from Touraine, their Loire neighbor to the west.

Hugely popular, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is intensely exotic and, like cilantro, either you love it or not. The reason: its characteristic robust whiff of gooseberry and grapefruit. Always vibrant, there’s an untamed clarity and taut focus in these wines from the “land of the long white cloud.”

Chile, with its history of winemaking dating to the 16th century, is a wellspring of distinction and value. Within this vanilla bean shaped country, the close embrace of sea and mountains, its

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soils and climate only serve to enhance the vineyards. Their Sauvignon Blanc unites brightness of lemon-lime with smoke and stone, providing full-throttled freshness.

Sauvignon Blanc is the fourth most planted grape in California where its geographical breadth allows for vastly different interpretations, whether round, ripe fruited in warmer regions (Napa Valley, Russian River), or the tangy, laser intensity of cooler coastal areas (Santa Barbara County, Mendocino).

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old world estate This North Valley compound sits on two fully landscaped acres and includes water features, rose gardens and a fruit orchard. The five-bedroom home features Old-World finishes and unique details throughout. The great room has a massive stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters and a beautiful view of the covered pool area featuring a hot tub, outdoor kitchen and fireplace with outdoor sound system. The north wing of the home features an office, library, three bedrooms, a wine room, game room and six-person theatre with surround sound. The primary suite enjoys privacy in the south wing and features a gas fireplace, meditation/reading room and large bath with his and hers walk-in closets and separate sink/dressing areas, walk-through shower, large jacuzzi tub with its own gas fireplace and a steam room. The chef ’s kitchen boasts hand-carved cabinets, double dishwashers, double ovens, double warming drawers, a built-in microwave and custom, hand-carved wood refrigerator panels. The private casita features one bedroom, bath, a coffee bar with fridge and walk-in closet. The main house has a three-car attached garage and a separate 3,200 sq. ft. six-car garage/man cave.

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desert modern This architectural and technological marvel is in prestigious Wilderness Estates in High Desert. The gated home boasts more than 300 degrees of breath-taking city and mountain views. This split-level home features a unique open floor plan. The upper level includes three bedrooms each with walk-in closets, an elegant kitchen with service pantry and a large, elevated office. The main living, dining and entertaining areas feature 13’-7’’ ceilings. Pella Scenescape sliding doors open these areas to the main covered patio, showcasing a one-of-a-kind view of the cityscape to the west. The primary suite includes a steam shower and freestanding tub. The closet includes its own washer/dryer. Each bedroom on this level has access to a patio or balcony. The lower level includes another bedroom with 3/4 bathroom, an expansive game room with wet bar, theatre with 7.1 surround sound and a gym. The massive garage features R10-insulted doors and is

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Rehabbing an old home versus building a new one. They seem like two entirely different processes, but there are many similarities involved: finding the right contractor or builder who can help you realize your ideas, stresses that you never expected and the importance of staying on budget.

When you decide to take on a project like this, you’ll likely get lots of advice from many folks, but save yourself the trouble and get BuildHer: Empowering Women to Build & Renovate Their Dream Home by Rebeka Morgan and Kribashini Hannon. This book helps women take on construction projects of their own—big and small—with confidence.

“And so BuildHer Collective was born: an online global community of kick-ass women who can share the highs and the lows, raise each other up and learn from us and each other, and make friendships with like-minded women who are creating spaces that fill them with joy.”

Through their experiences in the building, renovation and project management industries, the authors provide a framework to help women make informed decisions about their own projects. There’s a roadmap of the five processes most important to a project, from the planning and design steps to the final—and most fun—step: construction!

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Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit, by Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel, Abrams, $24.

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Design, like any other craft, is a product of a designer’s skill, but also their experiences— how they grew up and, of course, the world in which they are surrounded.

In Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit, authors Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel focus on the role that travel plays in designing for the home, but beyond that, the soul. The authors are both designers who are themselves globetrotters influenced by the busy streets of Mexico and the leisurely pace of Parisian ruins.

When Flemming and Goebel write “The lessons in this book will help you achieve a worldly look in your home, whether you are a globe-trotter or an armchair traveler,” they are not kidding. They visit the homes of 23 designers— interior, fashion and more— to get an inside look at how their travels abroad are translated into their work.

The book is chockfull of gorgeous photographs of locales, vivid and captivating, waiting to share its culture with the rest of the world. One of my favorite homes to read and see belonged to designer Caroline Diani.

She lives in a modest 1752 stone cottage with many original parts of the structure remaining. The home is simply decorated, however, the items she used to remind her of her time growing up in Kenya are evident, yet subtle. Simply put, her home is a culmination of her experiences, a place where her life experiences bring comfort and beauty, as travel can do for so many.

At the end of each chapter is a section that explains how to bring it all together, such as collecting textiles, like handblocked fabrics found in India and navigating flea markets in places such as the Grand Bazaar in Instabul.

Travel Home is not just a coffee table book, but a shared collection of how travel can be as comforting as well as exciting, allowing people to truly find home wherever the wind may take them.

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outdoors year-round There’s no better place to say goodnight to a warm summer day than an outdoor living space with panoramic views.

Sivage Homes built this home in Las Melodias, a community within Las Campanas in Santa Fe with a flip-flopped layout to put the primary living spaces on the second floor. “The primary reason is that we wanted to capture the views of the mountain ranges and the golf course,” says Mike Sivage. “We wanted to preserve the natural vegetation on the site which meant that the views from the first level were blocked.” This space, adjacent to the great room, offers comfortable seating around the kiva as well as a dining area. The finishes are natural including the slate flooring and traditional vigas. Latillas accent the exterior half-walls to soften the look while tying into the wood ceiling.

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