Scottsdale Living Summer 2013 by AZ Big Media

HEALTH & BEAUTY SUMMER 2013

LIFT, TONE AND TIGHTEN WITHOUT GOING UNDER THE KNIFE

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As an Arizona native, the topic of summertime beauty renews itself in my mind every hot, dry season. Every sprinkler and poolside summer and every sunburnt experience has led me to where I am today: to a desire for healthy (and protected!) skin that glows from the inside out; to a need for an energy-boosting exercise routine and to a pursuit for that one swimsuit that will enhance all the right places and conceal all the wrong ones. I also find myself stubbornly fighting the lethargic effect of those first triple digits; instead of staying inside, I crave our gorgeous sunshine, I’m inspired to be a fish whenever I can and I just want to wear that swimsuit (if I find it!) that I’m sure I decided I can’t live without. I imagine you can relate – if so, you’ve picked up the right issue. We dilineate eight easy, healthy ways (because really, who has time for 10?) to rock your swimsuit (two of my favorites that are surprisingly simple: exfoliate and wash your face every night). We share exercises you get to do at home and even nutrition tips that give your healthy summer glow an enduring jolt. I believe in the advice we share and you can trust I will be trying out these tips myself! The summer isn’t going anywhere yet; let’s make the best of it! Stay cool and healthy!

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CONTENTS

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shop and rock that sexy swimsuit, from the inside out

14 CONNECTIONS cheater, cheater: the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secret is out

18 NEW YOU

ultherapy, a facelift without the knife

22 PREVENTION

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26 PREVENTION

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30 EXPERTS

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BIKINI BODY BREAKDOWN EXPERTS OFFER 8 WAYS TO HELP ROCK YOUR SUMMER LOOK By HANNAH HAYES

Summer. That free and easy season of vacations and beach bashes is upon us in its hot, sweltering glory; and since this is Arizona, it’s here to stay. Whether you adore the heat or bask every day in icy air conditioning, everyone adopts a signature summer look once the mercury rises. In eight easy, healthy ways, we’re sharing the best ideas around for assuring that look is as sexy as you want it to be — cut-off shorts, sleeveless shirts, tanlines and all.

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#1 - SKIN THAT GLOWS

“Three words,” says Dr. Mark Blair of Paradise Valley Dermatology: “hydration, hydration, hydration. Find yourself a good moisturizing cream, (which) is in general more hydrating than lotions. Two we highly recommend are Cetaphil and Cerave. This should be used more than once a day. Step out of the shower and after lightly toweling off, the skin will still be a little damp. That’s when to apply the moisturizer. I would use it again at night before going to bed on more problematic areas. Don’t forget to orally hydrate also. Plenty of water helps overall internal and external hydration for the body.”

#2 - BEAUTIFUL BELLY

Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club Personal Trainer Megan Hoffert says that the trick to a sexy stomach is to focus on the WHOLE core and not just “the 6-pack muscles.” Planks are the best and most convenient. “You can modify a plank to make it easier or harder depending on your fitness level. You can do a plank on your knees or on your feet. You could even try a threelegged plank and raise one foot off the ground. You can do a side plank to strengthen your obliques or a back plank to strength your lower back, glutes and hamstring.”

#3 - BOOTYLICIOUS

Hoffert says that, “With your own body weight, try to strengthen your quadriceps, hamstrings and buttocks with exercises that strengthen multiple muscle groups.” Squats: Lower your body slowly as though you are “sitting” in a chair until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Keeping weight in your heels, push yourself up slowly until you’re back where you started. Don’t allow your knees to extend over your toes. Static lunge: Stand in a split stance with one leg forward and one leg back. Slowly bend the knees, lowering into a lunge while keeping the front knee and back knee at 90-degree angles. Keeping the weight in your heels, push back up to starting position. Keep your front knee behind the toe as you lunge. Don’t let your front knee sway to the side; keep it in line with your ankle.

#4 - STAY SAFE

Blair doesn’t recommend a moisturizer/sunscreen combo. “Many of them have a very low SPF and that gives the user a false sense of security,” he says. “The only 100 percent protection against the sun’s harmful effects to the skin is avoidance. This is accomplished by not going into the sun at all (not practical for most people); limiting our exposure to early mornings or early evenings; finding some shade when you’re out; and clothing. Most clothing material is protective against the sun and hats are an important part of that. Wide brim hats are obviously better because they cover a larger area of the face and also cover ears. But in the areas that are still exposed, sunscreen is important. As a rule, sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes prior to exposure, giving it time to absorb into the skin. It should be reapplied every two hours. If you are being active or toweling off at the pool, it should be applied more often. No sunscreen is 100 percent protective, so continue to limit your exposure as much as you can even with sunscreen on.”

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SUNBURN SOLUTIONS

Dr. Lee Laris of Phoenix Skin offers this advice if you get too much sun: “The quickest way to soothe sunburned skin is to cool it down. You can use either wet compresses or a cool bath. Adding oatmeal, vinegar or baking soda to your cool compress or to your bath will soothe the skin more rapidly. Take care not to scrub your skin, as this will only cause more inflammation. After bathing, rehydrate your skin with either a chilled moisturizer, chilled aloe vera or an over-the-counter cortisone cream. Next time, don’t forget to apply your sunscreen.”

SUMMER FITNESS TIPS Damon Shelton, founder of Method Athlete, offers this advice for exercising in the summer heat:  Try to perform exercises that create a breeze such as running, cycling and hiking, vs stationary exercises like yoga.  Start your workout by exposing your eyes to the sun for five minutes before putting on sunglasses. Based on the level of exposed sunlight, your body creates melatonin to help your body’s natural defenses against sunburn. When you diminish the amount of sunlight you see, your body thinks it’s getting darker outside and reduces the level of natural sun protection.  Hyponatremia, which has recently become an issue, is a metabolic condition in which there is not enough sodium in the body fluids outside the cells and is caused by drinking too much water. Drink a steady amount of water and add a small amount of sea salt into your bottle (if you can taste it, you have added too much).

#5 - STYLE THAT SUITS YOU

“When you buy a swimsuit, assess what your problem areas are and what your good features are,” says Tricia Apostolos, owner of Exquisite Swimwear. “Buy what flatters those parts. If you have large breasts and don’t want to call attention to them, use dark colors on the top. You’re looking for balance. For a big bottom, we suggest dark colors or mini-skirt bottoms. This summer, though, neons, Tiffany blue and royal blue are hot colors. Mini-skirt bottoms, peplums, fringe tops, molded bra tops, flounce tops and monokinis are also very stylish.”

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#6 - AVOID A MAKEUP MELTDOWN

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Esthetician Ashley Wright suggests eye and face primers with sunscreen that are lightweight to keep on makeup. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, for example, offers SPF 15 and minimizes shine. Tinted moisturizers with sunscreen also tend to offer lighter yet full coverage and cut time in half.

#7 - RADIATE

For a summer glow from the inside out, “Eat two- to -three cup servings of fresh fruits and at least three cups of fresh vegetables every day,” asserts Brittany Utke, a nutritionist at Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club. “In addition, drink plenty of water and watch your refined sugar and carbohydrates. [These] can cause bloating and often add empty calories.” On the surface, “Exfoliate once or twice a week to remove dead skin and use a moisture serum without filler,” advises Wright, who’s also a makeup artist at Barney’s New York in Scottsdale. “Also, wash your face every night!”

#8 - POST SUMMER SIZZLE

“Don’t tan!” says Dr. Blair. “You won’t have to spend a lot of money on all the other treatments available to try to reverse the harmful aging effects from UV radiation. There are, however, some very helpful skin care products and procedures that can help to ‘repair’ some of the damage to the skin that is done through sun exposure. They range from daily applications of well-studied antioxidants like vitamins A, C, D, and E and exfoliating compounds, to chemical peels, to more aggressive, non-ablative, subablative and abalative resurfacing procedures to help to rejuvenate the skin and try to turn back the hands of time. Retinoids are some of the best exfoliating compounds which not only help to improve texture and tone, but also aid in the production of new collagen in the skin.”

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sdiCONNECTIONS

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HOW TO HANDLE LIVING IN THE CITY WITH THE HIGHEST CHANCE OF INFIDELITY

o you know where your husband is? If he’s successful, you’d better find out. The bonds of marriage may be sacred, but even the sanctity of marriage has its price. According to a survey by SeekingArrangement.com, 46 percent of single Scottsdale women admit they would have an affair with a married man. And when the factor of being “generous and wealthy” is included, 132 percent more women would have an affair, making Phoenix the city with the highest chances of infidelity. “Studies have shown that women cheat for emotional reasons,” says Brandon Wade, founder and CEO of SeekingArrangement.com. “Our survey reveals that there is an emotional attachment to both wealth and generosity. In fact, most women value this dynamic more than a relationship status, especially when deciding to engage in extramarital aff airs.” Before you think the SeekingArrangement.com survey is an aberration, AshleyMadison.com, which caters to men and women looking to have an affair, says its top cheating neighborhood is in Scottsdale. So what should you do if you suspect your spouse a Scottsdale sinner? “If you suspect your spouse is cheating, it is probably true on some level,” says Norma Izzo Milner, a family law attorney with Jennings, Strouss. “Ask the question directly and be prepared for the answer.” Milner says that if it’s important to obtain proof before you ask the question, keep these three things in mind:

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1. Gather information that is accessible to you — phone records, Facebook posts, cell phone statements, etc. In gathering the information, do not break into any accounts to which you have not been provided access. Do not violate any privacy laws. 2. Do not follow your spouse because that behavior could be considered stalking. 3. If there is proof around the affair, a yes or no response will be difficult to hear. It might be wise to do some initial work with a counselor to address your suspicions, your emotions and the status of the marriage before you initiate the conversation. “The discovery or disclosure of infidelity can be traumatizing to a partner, even causing symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder,” says Dr. Shannon Chavez, a psychologist at SHE, Sexual Health Experts, part of the MomDoc family of practices. “A partner that has been cheated on feels more than a betrayal. It is a shattering of your reality. Everything that has been real to you in your life and relationship becomes in question.” What won’t be called into question if infidelity leads to the dissolution of the marriage is how the cheater’s assets will be divided. “Arizona is a no fault divorce state,” Milner says. “A court will not take into consideration infidelity in dividing community debts and assets. As long as the court can make a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken with no reasonable prospect for reconciliation, the court will apply the state’s community property laws in awarding each spouse their fair and equitable share of property.” There can be exceptions, though, particularly if the cheater’s sugar baby was treated to a little too much sugar. “If a spouse has committed marital misconduct by expending large amounts of money on his or her paramour,” Milner

says, “the court may consider an unequal distribution of property and assets.” But don’t take the chance that the court will rule your way, experts say. “By filing and serving the suspected unfaithful spouse with a petition for dissolution of marriage, document joint marital liability ends for any debt that is incurred after the date of service,” says David Berens, a financial strategist at The Winfield Group. “Secondly, limiting access to accounts and credit cards may prevent the unfaithful spouse from running up large bills or debts.” So what do you do if you’re a successful man who is constantly tempted? “Don’t do it,” Milner says. “Think long and hard before you compromise your integrity. Instead, share with your spouse that you are struggling with your promise of monogamy and you want to stand by your word. In the spirit of that promise, ask him or her to work with you to strengthen your relationship and get back on track. Prevention is always better than cure ... Having the conversation with your spouse first, before you act out, may be difficult, but the honorable thing to do. If you have children, it will save you time and money to leave first, close that chapter, and play later.” If you truly believe you are likely to succumb to an affair at some point in your marriage, Milner says you need to reconsider your readiness for marriage or at least enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to the wedding. “A prenuptial agreement can outline the financial responsibilities of each spouse in the event of a divorce, as well as the consequences in the event either spouse cheats,” she says. Experts say a well-crafted prenuptial agreement can guide the financial aspects of ending a marriage, but it will never heal the emotional wreckage.

“The impact of infidelity-induced trauma is difficult and often a long road to recovery,” Chavez says. “The fi rst step is to fi nd a therapist that can guide a partner through emotional and spiritual healing that focuses on the trauma along with gaining the support and coping skills to handle daily life. If the partner chooses to work toward mending the relationship, it will be a long road of rebuilding trust, healing from the trauma and getting down to the complexity of why the infidelity occurred. It takes effort, accountability, and intensive work to help the couple heal and move on from any type of aff air.”

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ULTHERAPY LETS YOU LIFT, TONE & TIGHTEN WITHOUT GOING UNDER THE KNIFE

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eed a facelift? Want to erase that sag in your brow? Tighten that turkey neck? If you want to do that without going under the knife, experts have a solution. “Ultherapy is the first non-invasive skin tightening device for the face and neck that has received FDA approval,” say Dr. Daniel Shapiro of Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Skin Klinic in Paradise Valley. “Ultherapy can help men and women who desire mild to moderate skin tightening and want to avoid surgery — for emotional or financial reasons — or cannot tolerate any downtime. People with reasonable skin elasticity get the best results.” Here’s how it works: Ultherapy uses ultrasound to see and then treat the skin’s foundational layers – including what’s typically addressed in cosmetic surgery. It deposits focused energy that bypasses the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin. As a result, skin will actually begin to lift and tone over time so the treatment reconditions and strengthens the skin from the inside out. “The technology behind Ultherapy has been in the works for more than 15 years,” says Matthew Likens, president and CEO of Mesa-based Ulthera. “Initially, it was developed in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson for a medical application, but its ability to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin soon became apparent and took the technology down the path of dermatological aesthetics. Thus, in 2004, Ulthera, Inc. was established with the

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intention of harnessing the power of ultrasound to lift and tighten skin. Five years later, in September 2009, the device received its first FDA clearance.” Valley doctors say the technology is the best available to improve the appearance of the brow, lower face, jowls and neck. “The benefits of Ultherapy over other tightening procedures is that the energy is able to effectively penetrate the skin to the same level that is lifted during a surgical procedure,” says Dr. Pamela Henderson of New Image Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale. “Unlike radiofrequency energy such as with Thermage, which creates a bulk heating that radiates inward from the surface, requires cooling of the skin surface and dissipates as it penetrates more deeply, Ultherapy uses microfocused energy, which results in maximum heating at the level where the collagen stimulation is most effective for lifting. Light-based treatment such as SkinTyte or infrared heat treatment such as Titan are also not able to penetrate as deeply.” Doctors say the natural-looking results build gradually over two or

three months and the collagen-building process can continue for up to six months after treatment. “The ideal candidate for Ultherapy is generally someone with mild to moderate skin laxity, who has milder degrees of sun damage and who is in their 50s or younger, although it can be used on older patients depending on skin elasticity,” Henderson says. “In addition, the patient must have realistic expectations, since the results are more subtle than can be achieved with surgery.” But the biggest benefit of Ultherapy over surgery is that no one has to know you had any work done. “There is no down time, so (Ultherapy) is ideal for the person who does not want a surgical procedure,” says Dr. Susan Van Dyke of Van Dyke Laser & Skin in Scottsdale. “All ages can be treated and because there is no surgery, the return to normal activities is immediate. Results evolve over time so there are no embarrassing questions such as ‘what did you do?’” Doctors say the cost of each procedure depends on the size of the area treated and the number of treatments necessary

to achieve a desired result. “One of the big advantages of Ultherapy,” Van Dyke says, “is that a single treatment is all that is needed for lifting, toning and tightening.” While Ultherapy works well in raising the brow, defining the upper eyelids, softening the jowls, defining the jawline and tightening the neck, other treatment areas are being developed. “There are ongoing studies about other parts of the body such as sagging skin above the elbow and knee,” Van Dyke says. “One study looked at treating the chest and found that not only did the wrinkles diminish, but the breasts were actually elevated by as much as an inch.”

KEY BENEFITS OF ULTHERAPY • There’s no downtime • It takes just 60 minutes • It’s non-surgical • Most people only need one treatment

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POLYP PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION DETER COLON CANCER ASCENSION

icture yourself in a room of 20 people. Of these 20 people, one will develop colorectal cancer in his/ her lifetime. “Colon cancer is among the most common cancers diagnosed in this country, with more than 100,000 new cases each year,” said Dr. Murali Murty of Arizona Center for Cancer Care in Scottsdale. “What’s more, it is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths with the American Cancer Society reporting there may be as many as 50,000 Americans losing their lives to this disease this year alone.” But, this number need not be so staggering. “Education on the disease, coupled with proactive methods for early detection and new treatment advances, can greatly reduce this number on a local and national level,” said Dr. Murty.

What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine. It is often found to be present along with cancer of the rectum, and is then referred to as colorectal cancer. Cancer that begins in the lining of the colon, or adenocarcinoma, accounts for over 90 percent of all colon cancer cases. In almost 100 percent of cases, the cancer starts as a polyp on the colon.

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Who is at risk?

Colon cancer is color blind – meaning all races and ethnicities are at risk. And, while commonly thought to be a disease limited to males, it is just as easy for women to develop. Additional risks, according to Dr. David S. Mendelson of Pinnacle Oncology Hematology in Scottsdale, include: • Age – those over 50 • Diet – those who are overweight, lacking in fiber and/or overindulging in alcohol • Family history – those who have family members diagnosed with the disease • Lack of exercise – those who don’t get enough cardiovascular exercise on most days of the week • Smoking – long-term smoking increases one’s risk of nearly every kind of disease on the planet

Symptoms

“The bad news is that in its earliest – and more treatable stages – there aren’t apparent symptoms,” said Dr. Murty. This is the No. 1 reason screening tests are critical. “When we do start to see symptoms, which can include blood in the stool, chronic stomach cramps and unexplained weight loss, the cancer may have already reached a later stage,” said Dr. Mendelson.

Early detection

As Katie Couric has taught us, both men and women should get their first colonoscopy by age 50, and should repeat the process as requested by one’s medical professional, usually once every five to 10 years. A colonoscopy involves the insertion of a thin tube into

You can cut your risk of developing colorectal cancer by managing the risk factors that you can control, like diet and physical activity. Increase the intensity and amount of physical activity one’s rectum by a medical professional to check the colon for any polyps or other growths that might be dangerous. “And yes, you are sedated when this happens, so it is not nearly as scary as it sounds,” said Dr. Mendelson. “Other diagnostic tools may include blood tests, x-rays and/or CT scans.” One should begin the screening process earlier if he or she has any family history of the disease or other GI-related issues, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Treatment

“Once the actual cancer is diagnosed, the next step is determining the stage and then usually the surgical removal of the cancer,” said Dr. Mendelson. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be used in addition to surgery to treat the cancer, especially if it has spread to other areas of the body. “Due to advances in treatment of colorectal cancer, more patients are spared the complete removal of anus and rectum these days. This means fewer patients need a colostomy bag. Generally, chemotherapy and radiation are given first to help shrink the rectal tumor,” said Dr. Murty. After this, surgeons have a better chance of removing only the part of the rectum with the tumor and sparing the anus, which allows normal bowel function. In very early rectal cancers, surgeons may be able to remove the tumor with no additional chemotherapy or radiation at all. “However, when required, radiation is much more tolerable and has far fewer side effects, thanks to technological advances in recent years,” said Dr. Murty.

Limit intake of red and processed meats

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Prevention

The general rule of thumb is to start a cardiovascular exercise routine, quit and/or avoid smoking as well as avoid secondhand smoke and to take a good, hard look at one’s diet. “We are forgetting to feed our colons, while polluting our bodies with useless junk,” said Dr. Frank W. Jackson of Jackson GI Medical. “Fiber, in particular, is lacking in virtually all American diets.” And it shows. “We tend to ignore how fiber and its ability to fuel the glorious cauldron of bacteria in our colons, which is quietly amongst our most powerful health organs, can help prevent disease,” said Dr. Jackson, who recommends prebiotic fibers, which help to feed the good bacteria in one’s colon, fueling its war against the bad, cancer-causing bacteria also present. However, Americans are really only getting this critical fiber via wheat and onions; Europeans, on average, consume five times the amount daily. As a result, many are turning to prebiotic supplement programs, like Prebiotin, readily available at most vitamin and health stores – and even Sprouts – in the area.

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PREVENTION

Avoiding injury in a CrossFit world By PAIGE CODY

PROPER TECHNIQUE AND LISTENING TO YOUR BODY ARE KEYS TO LOWERING FITNESS-RELATED RISKS

ith CrossFit, Zumba and other trendy exercise programs gaining popularity, it’s likely that fitnessrelated injuries will catch up to you sooner or later, particularly aches and pains in the shoulder, lower back, knees and feet. Exercise programs such as CrossFit are not designed for the beginner and if a less experienced athlete does participate without proper pre-training, an injury may result, says Dr. John Brown of The CORE Institute. For the beginning athlete, one of the more less demanding programs such as Pilates, yoga, and Zumba may be more appropriate as the participant can monitor the intensity of their participation and easily back off if necessary to avoid injury, yet still experience the benefits of a fitness program. What are the most common causes of injuries? Experts says it’s overuse or improper technique.

Cause of injuries

“The most common cause (of shoulder injuries) is inappropriate technique or doing something that’s new and repetitive, especially lifting something over your head,” says Dr. Erik Dean of Arizona Sports Medicine Center. “The shoulder joint is not meant to do the kinds of maneuvers that we sometimes ask it to do. Overuse or improper use of the shoulder

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muscles can lead to rotator cuff injuries and and tendonitis of the shoulder, doctors say. While shoulder injuries may be a result of misuse of the muscle, lower back injuries can occur due to a lack of knowledge of the exercises performed. “I see a lot of lower back injuries when people perform exercises too quickly or with too much weight, especially in an uncontrolled fashion,” says Dr. Susan Sorosky of Desert Spine and Sports Physicians. “So the cause might be insufficient core strength coupled with poor form.” Injuries to the knees and feet result from insufficient strength, Sorosky says, which can lead to stress fractures or hamstring strains. “Knee injuries are often related to insufficient strength, especially when women have weaknesses in the hips and quadriceps, which affect the forces at

the knee,” Sorosky says. “Injury can also occur if people have poor form, such as performing squats with more than 90 degrees of knee flexion, or lunges with the forward leg going too far over the foot.”

Don’t rush it

While experts say there is no specific age group of women more prone to injury than others, Dr. Brian Gruber of Arizona Bone and Joint Specialists explains that once women reach 30, injuries can be more common. “I’d say we don’t see many women in high school or early college,” he says. “We see it most when women are in their 30s, or maybe they have taken a significant amount of time off from exercising and want to get back into a program.” Despite the age of a woman, problems can arise when an individual jumps into a physical activity without the proper training. The process of going from doing little physically active to entering into a rigorous and aggressive program such as CrossFit or P90X can lead to injury, Dean says. “It’s hard when people start activities like a lot of the newer boot camps, Zumba, Insanity, CrossFit,” Gruber says. “People start a new exercise program and they aren’t conditioned to do higher levels, and there isn’t that one-on-one attention from a trainer where they can build up to that.”

Protecting yourself

In order to prevent fitness-related injuries of this nature, Dean says that moderation is the key. If an individual joins a class or starts a new exercise program, she needs to take time off between exercises to give her body rest. Working on strength training and core exercises also prevent injury. “A big thing is warming up appropriately,” Dean says. “Do some sort of light cardio activity for 15 to 20 minutes beforehand that involves light resistance

and movement for joints.” The elliptical machine is ideal, activating blood flow to the muscles and warmth to the joints and ligaments. Ballistic stretching after exercising can also be a beneficial way to stay healthy. “A lot of it from the prevention standpoint is being smart with your body,” Gruber says. “When you get the first zing of pain, don’t go running to your doctor. But if you have done different things and they aren’t getting better, or if it swells, you need to see your doctor.” According to Sorosky, if the pain is functionally limiting and lasts longer than a week or two, a woman should visit a doctor in the industry, such as the primary care physician or a specialist in spine and sports medicine or orthopedics. Rest, ice, appropriate use of anti-inflammatory medications and sometimes physical therapy — depending on the diagnosis — are the best ways to treat an injury. With appropriate treatment, a woman will likely be able to return to exercising. “It is very important to look at life as a marathon rather than a sprint,” Sorosky says. “While one may need to take a break from aggravating activities for a short time and go to physical therapy, the goal is to get back to performing one’s favorite activities in the end. Once completing physical therapy, a patient can bring those exercises back into the gym and then be able to perform their activities with a smarter body.” According to Dean, supplements are likely overused and over-utilized, but calcium, fish oil supplements and vitamin D can promote better general health. These supplements, paired with a proper diet, will help women avoid injury. Above all else, however, a woman must listen to her body. “Bottom line, some people’s bodies are not equipped to do certain things,” Gruber says. “It’s not something you fight through. If it doesn’t work for you, just switch it up.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDITORS LETTER

6 HOT IN SCOTTSDALE

HOMEMADE MEMORIES

12 CUSTOM HOME

Scottsdale's latest trends

Calvis Wyant Park Place

18 REMODEL

environmentally-friendly projects

26 KITCHEN countertops

30 INTERIOR DESIGN cool ideas for summer

ne of my fondest memories of childhood was sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen on cold Upstate New York days and watching my grandmother make me grilled cheese sandwiches in the cast iron skillet that had been handed down to her from her mother, who got the same skillet from HER mother. The kitchen in my memory has no resemblance to the kitchen of today. Grandma’s countertops were laminate, but a generation of laminate that bears no resemblance to the slick marbled granite look that is available today. The only island in Grandma’s house was in an Encyclopedia (remember those?), not in the kitchen. I’m sure Grandma — who died in 1985 — never pondered the need for granite countertops, let alone some of the innovative and nontraditional countertops that Hannah Hayes writes about in this issue of Scottsdale Living. I’m sure Grandma never considered durability or appearance when she thought about her countertop. In fact, I’m sure she never thought she had a choice when it came to countertops. She just cooked on the counter that came with the house. We are blessed to have choices today. My kitchen has granite countertops. I have an island. But some things never change. Memories are still created in the kitchen, and Grandma’s cast iron skillet still makes amazing grilled cheese sandwiches ... but now it’s in my kitchen.

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HOT IN SCOTTSDALE: HOME & DESIGN TRENDS

Who’s doing what, where? An insiders’ look into what will become Scottsdale’s latest trends By DAVID M. BROWN

rank Aazami, of the Private Client Group, Russ Lyon I Sotheby’s International Realty, Scottsdale, says local homebuilding continues to look up. Because of the imbalance between population growth and new home-building, the Valley has several years of rising prices ahead, he says. “How fast and how high they rise, I cannot tell, but the idea that prices could fall significantly in the near David M. Brown Columnist term because of excess supply is not in sight,” he says. Aazami also expects a demand surge from California residents and companies. “Compared to most of California, housing in Central Arizona is still ridiculously affordable — even if interest rates were to double,” he says.

The Dialogue House, designed by Wendell Burnette, AIA, and built by Construction Zone, both Phoenix, appeared on the April cover of Dwell Magazine. Completed in 2012, the 2,700-square foot-home is, writes Burnette, “a gestalt instrument for touching the full range and specificity of desert light.” Swaback Partners, Scottsdale, is working on final plans for Iron Horse Hotel Arizona, a 165-room hotel, spa and conference center on the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community adjacent to Scottsdale as well as numerous homes at Martis Camp, a North Tahoe, Nev., development masterplanned by the firm.

Architects

Arizona Residential Architects (ARA) recently donated $5,000 to the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center. SARRC is internationally recognized for the services it delivers to families impacted by autism, from early intervention for toddlers through vocational and life skills programs for teens and adults. SARRC is also an important contributor to national research trials seeking answers and effective treatments for autism. Brent Kendle and other members of the ARA, a group of distinguished Valley architects dedicated to luxury residential design, attended the 15th Annual SARRC Community Breakfast May 2 at the Arizona Biltmore. Kendle’s wife, Jeri, is the president of the group.

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Nick Tsontakis, AIA, is planning a 16,500-square-foot custom home atop Mummy Mountain. The contemporarystyle home will include three elevators, an eight-car garage and two infinity-edge pools that will “fall” from the south and north sides of the home. “The home captures views on the north and south while hugging the mountain ridge in the center,” says the Scottsdale architect, who expects completion by the fourth quarter of 2016. Nick Tsontakis, AIA design, Mummy Mountain

Brent Kendle, AIA, LEED AP, has several projects in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, four under construction and three others in design. The Scottsdale-based architect is also starting design for an 18,000–22,000-square-foot contemporary home outside London for a client who saw one of his Desert Mountain Scottsdale homes on a website in London.

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Interior designers

The award-winning Ernesto Garcia, ASID, is still winning. At the most recent ASID Awards, the Phoenix interior designer was called five times, including a First Place in Residential.

Scottsdale’s inimitable Janet Brooks, ASID, has two homes under construction, in Desert Mountain and Whisper Rock. The second, designed by Clint Miller, AIA, and built by Archer Custom Homes, combines traditional 12-inch adobe walls integrated with contemporary building procedures.

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Susan Hersker, ASID, and business partner Elaine Ryckman, Allied ASID, have two projects under way, a spec home in Desert Mountain and a major remodel in Estancia. “We are also working on furnishings projects where we are ‘deTuscanizing’ — getting rid of the heavy, dark furniture and fabrics. We are seeing much more interest in contemporary styles, lighter colors and patterns in fabrics and lightmedium wood tones,” Ryckman says. Studio V Interior Design, Katherine Pullen, partner, Allied ASID, partner, Scottsdale, has been awarded the interior design contract for the Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Est Est, Tony and Blake Sutton, recently completed a 7,200-square-foot Fountain Hills residence, combining the finest of European styling with contemporary lighter tones and textures. “The close working relationship with Hollanti Custom Homes, LLC made this a successful experience from start to finish,” says Bianca Olsson, who, with Elaine Alexander, served as co-designers for Scottsdale-based Est Est Inc.

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Builders

La Casa Builders, Ron Steege and Tim Larson, principals, are offering a contemporary 6,000-square-foot design/build home in Paradise Valley. This hillside custom, available through Brian Miller Sotheby’s International Realty, will capture the indoor/outdoor Arizona lifestyle with views of Camelback Mountain, Papago Buttes and Phoenix city lights.

Arizona Structures is expanding its expertise into Arcadia, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. In just four years, the Gilbert-based general contracting company, led by partners Tom Monte and Dave Green, has established itself with new build and remodeling projects in East Valley cities such as Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler. Scottsdale’s Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes is offering its Park Place Series of homes at select locations throughout the Valley. First built at Silverleaf in north Scottsdale, the 3,700–5,100-square-foot luxury homes have a cottage/ vintage style and are perfect for empty nesters, says Tony Calvis, company principal with Gary Wyant. “They are lighter and refreshing but without sacrificing amenities or luxury.”

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Scottsdale-based Hydroscapes, Roger (II) and Sheri Soares, is completing a variety of projects Valleywide. For one, an uncompleted pool/spa, they removed the existing spa and moved it to a different location and added copper spillways bronze-colored to match the house trim. The second is a combination play pool/diving pool with a spa and fire pit area. Alyshaan Fine Rugs

Larry Langhurst and Bernie Becker, Woodesign, Phoenix, recently finished the Gagganeu kitchen at Allstate Appliances, Scottsdale. The showroom features a totally suspended design from automotive buffed and polished pau ferro. The countertops were miter-folded to continue the sweeping concept of the design. In addition, with Scottsdale interior designer, David Michael Miller, ASID, Woodesign completed a large contemporary-style home in Desert Mountain, designed by Tempe architect David Wade. The home features a curved pau ferro kitchen, bees’s wing eucalyptus on all interior doors and giant sliding barn doors, also in pau ferro, Langhurst says. Arizona Solar Solutions, Pat Lamore Jr. CEO, Phoenix, is offering a new generation of solar panel financing, up to 10 years at 2.99%, with no money down to those with good credit. With a monthly payment under $200, the company says that homeowners get a payback period of two years and can save almost $100,000 over the course of two decades — and increase equity. David Michael Miller, ASID and Woodesign-Desert Mountain home

Communities

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At Desert Mountain in north Scottsdale, the dedication of the Jim Flick Golf Performance Center was held May 8 for community members and their guests. Special guests were Geri Flick and 2012 Charles Schwab Cup Champion Tom Lehman, who was the keynote speaker. Flick served as the PGA director of instruction at Desert Mountain from 1987–2005 and spent five decades coaching more than 200 PGA professionals — including his most famous student, Jack Nicklaus, and countless amateurs and junior golfers. In addition, Desert Mountain in Scottsdale has received the 2012 Developer Award from American Trails, a national nonprofit. Desert Mountain was recognized for a 6.6mile private trail system within a 3,000-acre natural preserve in the community. The three trails within the Desert Mountain trail system serve as a link between the community’s residential areas and three million acres of the Tonto National Forest.

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ark Place homes can be placed just about anywhere, says Calvis Wyant of Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. The Scottsdale-based custom home builder recently completed four of the one- and-two-story homes at Silverleaf, the 2,000-acre gated home community in north Scottsdale. Because of their success — all four are sold and nearing completion — the company is offering them in other premium neighborhoods. The Park Place homes range from 3,500 to 5,200 square feet, in a variety of architectural styles and with exterior finishes including brick, stucco and stone. Calvis Wyant expects new-builds to sell

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in the $1.5 million range to buyers who have already purchased land. “These homes, with their focus on taking full advantage of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of Arizona, will work on lots from as little as 12,000 square feet up to a half acre or more,” says Scott Edwards, the company’s vice president. “We’d love to build more at Silverleaf, too; I wish I had 20 more lots.” “We think that Park Place homes will work in many fine communities in the Phoenix area — neighborhoods like Arcadia, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, in particular,” adds Tony Calvis, who handles marketing and sales for the 27-year-old design-build firm. His business partner,

Gary Wyant, AIA, designed the Park Place homes as well as many of the company’s other projects. “Empty-nesters, retirees, second- and vacation-home owners will find these homes uniquely attractive, with their spaciousness, flexibility in design and lifestyle amenities,” explains Calvis, whose experience in home-building began more than 30 years ago as a carpenter. “Gary has an innate ability to design a space with volume, scale and proportion that invites light and maximizes views — all with a flow that suits a particular family’s lifestyle,” he adds.

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Wyant notes: “One of the assets of these courtyard-style homes is that we customize them to our clients’ needs. While we offer a variety of floorplans, these can be changed. For example, a second office for her, an extra bedroom, a casita or any other room can be added where needed. “We can also add a wall, a window, a set of French doors. We can even add a second floor, with an extra bedroom or two and game and media rooms. Or a wine room or barbecue patio. These are true custom homes, just more intimately sized.” Calvis Wyant has built single homes at Silverleaf since owner DMB Associates opened the luxury golf community almost

12 years ago in 8,300-acre DC Ranch. Designed for 736 homes at high-desert elevations of 1,700 to 3,000 feet, Silverleaf is noted not only for its scenic setting against the McDowell Mountains but also for the community’s Tom-Weiskopfdesigned 18-hole golf course and its 50,000-square-foot luxurious clubhouse, including a spa, restaurant, golf shop and other features. The Park Place homes perfectly fit the

Far Left Above: Park Place homes by Calvis Wyant feature large, romantic kitchens. Photo by Mark Boisclair. Far Left below: Calvis Wyant principals, Tony Calvis, left, and Gary Wyant, AIA, have worked together for 27 years. Photo by Dan Vermillion. Above: Park Place homes at Silverleaf include outside patios designed for inside-outside desert living. Photo by Mark Boisclair. Directly Above: The Park Place homes at Silverleaf offer views of the colorful High Sonoran Desert. Photo courtesy Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau

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CUSTOM HOME

Below: Park Place models emphasize light, airiness and casual elegance, as seen in this luminous master bathroom. Photo Mark Boisclair. Below right: Calvis Wyant has established a reputation for building homes with attention to details and craftsmanship. Photo Mark Boisclair

for these homes, and they have made a wonderful addition to the outstanding Silverleaf community.” David O’Donoghue, senior vice president of Club and Resort Operations at DMB and the general manager at Silverleaf, adds: “The Calvis Wyant Park Place homes brought the Silverleaf community spacious living spaces, such as light-filled kitchens and bathrooms. These homes, in particular, fit the unique high-end lifestyle niche that Silverleaf represents. “We’re not a second-home, vacationhome community like some of the areas farther north in Scottsdale,” he explains. “In the 11 years since Silverleaf opened, we have found that our owners are engaged in every facet of life.” “They enjoy the neighborhood spirit our homes offer, the parks that surround them, the welcoming streetscape. You’ll see 14 S C O T T S D A L E L I V I N G | SUMMER 2013

Silverleaf niche and market needs. As the community was closing out the majority of its lot sales about two years ago, during the Valley’s four-year Great Recession, Calvis Wyant acquired DMB Associates’ Mediterranean-style sales office and transformed it into a high-end residence, eventually selling it to the current owners. Across from the office was a large parking lot, which for a decade had accommodated potential buyers, brokers and Silverleaf staff. Here, Calvis and Wyant saw the opportunity to place four homes on spacious lots — homes that reiterated company standards for excellence and

personal service as well as aligned with the luxury neighborhood style and activelifestyle spirit that residents, and potential homebuyers, identify with Silverleaf.

them hiking early in the morning, taking children to our Copper Ridge School, biking, golfing, enjoying our magnificent clubhouse. These are active families with a great deal of social connectivity. They like to open up their homes, entertain friends and family. “Silverleaf is not your ‘typical’ exclusive gated community, and companies like Calvis Wyant not only build great houses here but great spaces where people want to live robustly,” O’Donoghue adds. “With these homes, Tony Calvis and Gary Wyant really took a visionary leap when they built them in the spirit of our very connected neighborhoods.”

live outside Chicago in Aurora, Ill. He’s a golfer, she’s a get-up-and-go morning person; both are bikers and hikers. “We would visit the Phoenix/Scottsdale area but got tired of staying in hotels but adore the weather and friendly people,” she says. So, they began searching for a second home in the Valley, a place to live seasonally and visit when the desert called. “After four or five days looking at everything in the area, I walked in the model home next door and said, ‘I’m done.’ This was the perfect thing — clean lines, amazing quality and lots of indoor and outdoor space.” One daughter is attending the Arizona Culinary Institute — inspired by Cathy, a chef with a culinary degree. She does restaurant consulting, developing menus and blogging on food. “That was one of the reasons we chose this

Suited to lifestyle

Curt and Cathy Stoelting moved into one of the Park Place Silverleaf homes in March. This is a second home for the couple, who

Capitalizing on market

“Calvis Wyant’s Park Place models here at Silverleaf came out at just the right time when a down market needed a new and different product,” says Debbie Beardsley, associate broker for The Silverleaf Group, a division of the DMB Realty Network. “These were up-to-date homes with bright quality finishes and generous single-story square-footage. All the stars were aligned

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CUSTOM HOME

Above left: Kitchen details — gray-andwhite granite island countertop with brushed nickel faucet and lighting. Above: Park Place backyards offer stunning views and generous yet intimate gathering areas. Lower left: Park Place living room. Photos Mark Boisclair

home,” she says. “We immediately loved the combination kitchen and great room. Curt and I love to cook, and cook with friends. The kitchen and the outdoor living space are going to be great for entertaining.” The Stoeltings were assisted by the Calvis Wyant team throughout the process. “Designing and building custom homes is very personal,” Calvis says. “It’s a people business, a service business.” 16 S C O T T S D A L E L I V I N G | SUMMER 2013

A vision realized

Cathy and Calvis Wyant also coordinated with Mesa-based interior designer, Caroline Decesare, who provided a light and bright interior: “We have heavy Mediterranean in Chicago, and we wanted something very different here,” she says. Their home, as with the three others, offers features such as mountain views, eight-foot paneled doors, a swimming pool, a light-

filled great room with ceiling beams and large clerestory windows and a home-control system featuring Lutron and Savant systems. At the same time, they added glass to the front door for more light and, also for additional welcome, a water feature at the entry courtyard. “Our guests love to keep the guest bedroom windows open to listen to the water falling,” she says. Inside, they added a sliding barn door from the great room to the study, and Calvis Wyant customized the cabinets to accommodate their washer and dryer. Cathy asked that the doors be deleted; in place are stylish baskets to hold sundries. Says Cathy: “I had a vision of what I wanted the house to look like, and Calvis Wyant was amazing in making that happen.” The pitch and the product appealed to the Stoeltings’ new wall neighbor as well. In April, Calvis and his family moved into the home just east of theirs. “We really enjoy the Silverleaf lifestyle — and we already knew how great the neighbors on all three sides would be,” he says, with a big smile. David M. Brown is a Valley-based freelance writer (azwriter.com)

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REMODELING

Home, green home Experts offer guidance to create solid, ecological remodeling projects By HANNAH HAYES

n environmentally-friendly remodel is a life-changing undertaking, both for your personal health and the health of your home. It involves a thorough assessment of toxic emissions from both inside and outside of the home and what can be done to lessen the home’s carbon footprint and any effects it has on the health of its inhabitants. Some of the process seems more obvious than others, such as conserving water, using energy-efficient lightbulbs and composting, but the journey to a truly green home is one of many steps and its success can be promised by a plethora of knowledge and expert advice. Before you knock down walls, determine space for a new kitchen island or re-route wires, take a moment to absorb what the Valley’s top eco-remodeling experts have to say about an ecological overhaul and how to incorporate some of the best practices and products available.

Energy analysis

For the first step, it is imperative to undergo an energy audit and a health and safety assessment, such as one offered by Advanced Energy Efficiency & Environmental Quality (AE3Q) in Mesa. AE3Q Certified Energy and Environmental

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Consultant Kirsten Shaw says that, “A home energy audit is the first step on the path toward a more satisfying renovation. Using a variety of state-of-the-art tools, we are able to identify the areas where your home is wasting energy and recommend the most cost-effective improvements for maximum comfort, minimum energy bills, optimal indoor air quality and building health and safety. Those key issues can be incorporated into your remodel so when you are enjoying your first shower in your new bathroom or preparing your first meal in your new kitchen, you are living in comfort as well as beauty.” An energy audit can not only guide the decision of which renovation to tackle first, but can it also unearth savings. After a company performs energy modeling based on the house’s data, the modeling will not only determine which improvements will reduce utility costs, but which projects will give you the greatest savings for the fewest dollars invested, says Shaw. An important note-to-self during this process: lowering utility bills is a matter of getting problem areas fi xed correctly, which is a matter of hiring a contractor who understands and applies building science to improvements.

Water checks

Next, take measures to ensure your

renovated home will save water on the inside as well as outside. The easiest way to establish water security is to select appliances and fi xtures that are WaterSense labeled. While the Environmental Protection Agency shares much of this information, Shaw also has a few tips: “Replacing the aerator on your bathroom sink faucet with a low-flow aerator and your showerhead with low-flow showerhead are two easy energy-saving and water-saving changes you can make,” she claims. “It takes a lot of energy to clean and distribute water, so whenever you save water, you are also saving energy.” Outside, she says that a key principle of water conservation is to keep as much rainwater in your yard as you can, as the most efficient yards have shade trees and low-water-use vegetation.

Seal the deal

A final precaution before demolition involves assuring or developing initiatives to certify that the home is cleanly and adequately ventilated. A sufficiently tight and subsequently ecologically healthy home is when outdoor air cannot leak in and indoor air cannot leak out. Shaw states that the most common locations of leaks are actually the attic and garage, which bring in dust, heat and other pollutants. “Tightening” a home improves indoor air

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quality by reducing dust and insulation fibers from the attic and any fumes, odors and carbon monoxide from the garage. “Making your home tight will also result in odors, stuffy air and a build-up of indoor air pollutants,” Shaw warns, which is why mechanical ventilation is a smart investment. “Mechanical ventilation exhausts moisture from showers and odors; also, ventilation brings in fresh air from outside. The best mechanical ventilation systems will bring in only as much outdoor air as is needed for good indoor air quality, but not too much, which will reduce the energy efficiency of the home.” Other holes, such as from piping and telephone lines, should always be sealed. Always seal electrical wire and light housings with fire-rated caulk or expanding spray foam, and do not ever, asserts Shaw, apply expanding spray foam directly to a light housing or other electrical structure that will get hot, even the fire-rated foams.

Remodel detox

The energy consultant also suggests detoxifying the remodel itself, “because there will always be odors associated with remodeling as most building materials and finishes, even VOC-free paints, have odors that need to be vented.” VOCs, the toxic blend from which all ecological renovators steer deliberately away, are volatile organic compounds. VOCs are odorous, whether pleasant or repugnant, and all are highly damaging to animal bodies. Fortunately, while VOC’s can be found in almost any home building and renovation materials, places like Classy Kitchen & Bath in Chandler and Organic

Bejnamin Moore Natura paint emits lower total VOCs and virtually no odor.

Living in Phoenix offer materials from flooring to cabinets that are sustainable, 100 percent natural, formaldehyde -andVOC-free. “We have both carpet and hard floorings that cater to the chemically sensitive person and therefore to everyone,” says Organic Living Founder Gerard Windstein. “Earth Weave and Nature’s Carpets, for example, are two brands whose carpets are (often) wool and are backed with a natural rubber adhesive. At standard places, wool carpet is usually backed with toxic glues. Always look for carpet that has zero ‘mothproofing’ and stay away from semi-VOCs, both of which are designed to last the product’s lifetime. At that point, small children can ingest (the toxins) and they will get in your air.” Natural, insoluble cork is a green option, and Windstein emphasizes the ecological

and financial sustainability of bamboo, a wood that has the highest-rated hardness of any in the world — just pay attention to its age and installation. “Bamboo is only sustainable if it’s from mature trees and if it’s glued with formaldehyde-free adhesives. Cali-Bamboo is pre-cured, finished with ten coats, can be permanently glued to a floor or simply floated for easy removal; it has low toxicity and is good for fifty years.”

Kitchen in focus

When it comes to the kitchen and bath, avoiding products without formaldehyde and harmful VOCs can be difficult, as much engineered wood is rank with noxious chemicals that have been widely known to cause health problems like migraines and flu-like symptoms. Toxic-free cabinets can be found at Classy Kitchen & Bath in Chandler, where Chief Marketing

Kirsten Shaw (AE3Q) Shares a Few Things to Remember: • Do not design or build your landscape to shed rainwater. Have a yard that holds the rainwater in basins and lets the water soak into the ground. Also, use drip irrigation to apply water to the roots of plants at a rate that provides only the amount of water needed by that plant. • Whenever installing caulk, expanding foam or duct mastic, look for a low VOC product that is made for application you are using it for. • Landscape in a way that is appropriate for living in the desert, but do not make the mistake that xeriscaping is ‘zero-scaping.’ • Around AE3Q we like to joke that a home should be so tight that when you slam the front door, the toilet flushes! A house does not need to breathe, but the people living it in need to.

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• The key to good indoor air is good outdoor air. • There should be two exhaust fans in the laundry room: one in the ceiling and the clothes dryer. The dryer takes cool air from the house, heats it up to dry the clothes and then exhausts it outdoors. A big problem of this is when the air leaking into the home to replace the air being sucked out comes down through the gas water heater flue when the water heater is on. Combustion gases in the water heater flue include carbon monoxide. The possibility of the combustion gases “back drafting” and bringing carbon monoxide into your home is one of the tests performed during an [AE3Q] home performance check-up. If there is the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning, then a solution can be recommended and incorporated into the remodeling plan.

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Cork flooring is as sustainable as it gets and is available in distinct patterns and shades. The material is also insoluable.

Kirsten Shaw (AE3Q) Insulate naturally Cellulose insulation, which is typically one of the least expensive insulation products, is one of the best choices for an eco-friendly remodel for three reasons: • Cellulose insulation is a recycled product. It is made primarily of a shredded newspaper and magazines. • It has a higher R-value per inch, or resistance to heat flow, than most other insulation products, including fiberglass. • It is fire resistant and pest resistant. The ground-up paper is treated with boric acid which makes it not only unable to burn, but also makes it intolerable to insects. It also meets the industry standard for fungal resistance.

Officer Bob LeSueur offers cabinets consisting of NAUF material, or No Added Urea Formaldehyde. “We use it often on various projects,” he says. “The boards are ‘certified’ to that specification.” Finding ecological countertops is a much simpler search. Renovators have choices like cork, recycled glass, composite counters made from compressed paper and resin, bamboo, recycled aluminum and concrete or a concrete alternative, like quartz. “Granite countertops,” says Legacy Design Build Remodeling Vice President of Operations Stewart Truitt, C.R, “to the best of my knowledge are not treated with harsh chemicals during their harvest nor during the fabrication process. Once they are honed and polished they are sealed with a waterbased sealant so that they can be eaten off of. It is not recommended to use cutlery directly on granite as it will cut in to the surface, which will allow food and germs to collect. As well, it is recommended to re-seal the granite every two years to ensure that it is still impervious to food and germs.” Ecological expert Veronica Corney of Comfortable Surroundings Interior Designs, who suffers from Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, agrees, but says the concrete must be installed with no-VOC adhesives. Colors can be mineral-based pigments or aggregates such as corn, sunflowers or soybeans. Concrete is easy to clean with mild detergent and water, and can be sealed with linseed oil or beeswax, she says.

Furnishing the home

When selecting furniture, look for items made with natural materials and fillers, especially mattresses (typical mattresses are usually sealed with toxic, flame-

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retardant chemicals). Natural organic mattresses can be found at IKEA and Copenhagen Furniture stores. “Wool, organic cotton, or natural latex mattresses do not off-gas like synthetic materials do,” says Corney. “This is especially important for people with chemical sensitivities since many hours are spent each night inhaling these toxins. Formaldehyde is sometimes used on sheets as a wrinkle-resistant finish. Organic cotton or bamboo sheets are a much better alternative.” Near the end of an ecological overhaul, especially in the desert, there is a final detail to check. Air ducts that distribute conditioned air around the house are typically mechanically fastened to the duct register, but not air sealed. Says Shaw, “Air will easily leak into or out of the duct connections. Also, if your home has a furnace sitting on a return air plenum, the plenums are typically leaky and uninsulated. That is especially a problem if your furnace is in your garage. You don’t want the pollutants from the paints, pesticides and gasoline that is stored in your garage being sucked into your conditioned air every time the AC or heat comes on.” The steps to a truly green home may seem as numerous as the benefits such an overhaul can provide in your life and the life of your home, but really, the positive effects outlast the work. Even before any of these steps have been taken, a professional consultation is necessary; every family has specific health needs and desires, and no two homes are the same. Educate yourself about VOCs and brands; some VOCS, according to Windstein, are 100 percent natural and some are 120 percent man-made. Hit the problem, not the source, he advises, and your remodel will be successful.

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KITCHEN

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE Let’s face it: traditional granite countertops are out-dated. Kitchen designers guide us through the available countertops that are taking its place, from stunning quartz to personalized resin designs. By HANNAH HAYES

tandard granite countertops are quickly becoming obsolete. With innovations in technology and design, a push towards environmentally sound practices and the growing trend to customize a home with unique details, nontraditional countertops, from exotic stones to wholly non-granite options, are quickly permeating the market. The concept has also birthed from the desire for more durable kitchen and bathroom surfaces – surfaces that are easy to clean, that don’t retain bacteria, that don’t require replacement or refinishing for years and of course, that still maintain an attractive, ageless appearance. While some newer concrete surfaces are now being developed with no VOC adhesives and can be personalized with touches like personal trinkets, rocks or shells, unconventional concrete and non-granite alternatives give designers and renovators an array of environmentally safe, endlessly customizable options. Legacy Design Build Remodeling Vice President of Operations Stewart Truitt, C.R, explains that the reason for the demand on alternative counter surfaces and exotic granites is that granite countertops have permeated the market at this point and clients are looking for “something different” other than the basic granite options. He points out that many of the Scottsdale-based home remodeling

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contractor’s projects have recently involved alternative-type countertops in order to create a specific, finished look. Quartz is a common choice; brands used for the company’s projects include Silestone, Q Quartz, Caesar Stone and Hanstone, but “there is also a company,” he mentions, “called 3form that uses a resin glass to fabricate their product. Resin glass has little to no restrictions concerning size or shape as long as it is properly supported by a sub-deck. We are currently installing this product in a project at Hayden and Pinnacle Peak Road. It was specified by the Interior Designer, Amy Bubier from A.B. Design Elements.” Legacy has also worked with Live Edge, a company that offers countertops fabricated out of wood, generally for decorative accent pieces or islands. The tree is sliced verticially to construct the countertop and then chiseled and treated for a unique, polished look. “We installed this at a project in the Boulders community,” says Truitt. “Typically, wood tops in a kitchen setting are used as islands or peninsula configurations. They are almost always a very dense hardwood (walnut is what we usually use) so that they are not prone to dents, dings and gouging. They are heavily sealed with a clear, water borne sealant.” He warns, “They can be used as a cutting surface but then you run the risk of food contamination and wear and tear on the

Custom counter top by Marianne Cox of AZ Painting and Consulting. Photo by Lillian Reid

top. It is more for an aesthetic look than an actual cutting surface. [In addition], they are typically three- to-five times more expensive than granite.” Truitt mentions that Legacy has seen an increase in demand for exotic stones, which are a truly unique, resilient and luxurious option. “A geode slab called Aquarius and another slab called Blue Azul...are one-ofa-kind slabs that we placed in a project in Arrowhead Ranch. The geode piece was a 3-feet by 3-feet piece that was actually installed in a wall niche and back lit with LED lighting as a decorative art piece. The Blue Azul was used for bathroom vanity cabinets and is one of THE most exotic and expensive slabs on the market today. Cactus Stone and Tile is the only showroom that carries this stone in town.” Classy Closets Chief Marketing Officer Bob LeSueur finds that quartz is less porous than granite, a factor that may drive its status as the most common option for a granite substitute countertop. “It is said to be so clean that ‘you could perform surgery on a quartz top.’ There is less of a chance for food, bacteria, or water to go inside the actual surface,” he says. Easy cleanliness may be a popular benefit, but durability and sustainability

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Top: Kitchen ounters by Classy Closets Right: Zodiaq blue quartz by Classy Closets Far Right: One of the many custom finishes that can be created by Marianne Cox Photo / Lillian Reid

are the material’s ultimate selling points. “A quartz countertop is regarded as a... durable material because it appears to be second to diamond when talking about hardness and scratch resistance,” LeSueur states. “For those who like a clean uniform look, quartz has a beautiful appearance and can be found in almost any color. We have four different quartz products in our showroom right now: Cambria, Silestone, Caeserstone and Zodiaq.” He sells Cambria the most: “Cambria has produced over 90 quartz colors and pattern samples that give the customer almost unlimited selection options...It is also a ‘green’ option. 100 percent of the water used in Cambria’s plant and fabrication facilities is recycled [and] Cambria is also primarily mined in North America, meaning lower transportation requirements. [In addition], granite needs to be sealed at least once a year - with quartz there is no sealing or refinishing.” There is yet a lighter substitute to weighty stones and pricey wood. For those desiring a less substantial yet resilient countertop and for who are also still concerned about quality and design is local company Granicrete International’s solution, a surface fabricated with a Granicrete scratch cote, plaster, a one-of-a-kind design of choice and an epoxy resin. 28 S C O T T S D A L E L I V I N G | SUMMER 2013

“The product can go over any substrate,” says Design Finisher Marianne Cox of AZ Painting and Consulting, LLC. “It is nonporous so you can eat off of it. It’s light. It’s stain-proof; you can coat any design you want. It’s harder than granite and [if used outside] you can even use special epoxies to protect from ultraviolet rays.” Cox, who states that the epoxy can cover any design - from photos, records, leaves, even a flat shrine - is the artist at AZ Painting and Consulting and has been fabricating these breathtakingly detailed, plaster-and-resin countertops for three years. Her front office features a glittery magenta desktop that looks like it belongs in a Parisian nightclub; there are frames and mirrors popping about her walls in bright, glossy patterns. Some twinkle with a mica mixture with which she’s been recently experimenting; other samples resemble petrified wood or a slab dug out of the

Grand Canyon. The seam-free product has experienced a growth both in commercial and residential spaces; it’s popularity, Cox asserts, can also be attributed to its quick installation downtime. “You can do it in three days!” she emphasizes. With all of these exciting, colorful and durable options available on the market, it’s obvious why traditional granite has fallen in popularity. Creating a beautiful kitchen or bathroom no longer needs to be a matter of durability versus appearance. Consult with a professional before any decision, but feel assured that today, almost any look can be achieved.

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Chillin’ at home These are some hot design ideas to keep your home cool through the summer By EMILY NICHOLSON

t’s no surprise that many Arizonans cringe at the thought of the inevitable summer heat. With an average summer temperature wavering around 100 degrees, the struggle to keep cool can seem impossible. Our homes can now serve as a getaway from the scalding summer months, as Arizona’s best designers share their professional tips and tricks on how to keep any home cool and breezy this season.

Paint colors

Fabric panels

If you aren’t going for a total repaint, Jamie Herzlinger, owner of Jamie Herzlinger Interiors, suggests creating fabric panels for your walls to create a breezy feel and integrate cool colors into any room. All you have to do is find your favorite summer material, get it framed, and hang it on your wall as a fabric panel.

Ceiling fans

If you are looking for a stylish ceiling fan to keep a cool breeze flowing throughout your space, Herzlinger recommends Modern Fan Company. According to Herzlinger, they make the process of choosing a striking ceiling fan much easier. Borden recommends their Aurora fan because it not only helps spread the breeze, but also comes with a beautiful up light. 30 S C O T T S D A L E L I V I N G | SUMMER 2013

Blues, greens and cool purples are the perfect paint colors to use in order to keep any room looking and feeling light and airy. Amanda Billings of CoCo Milano’s recommends “Mountain Air” by Sherwin Williams if you are looking to try a different shade on your walls. For those of us with white walls, Valerie Borden of Chimera Interior Design suggests incorporating deep blue, lime green or bright orange accents to keep the space feeling cool and looking hot.

Windows

In order to keep the heat out but still enjoy your view, roller shades serve as the best option to cover your windows. According to Adrienne Hart, owner of ModaScapes Interior Design, a 95 percent open roller shade will tremendously reduce the amount of UV rays entering your home and will noticeably lower the temperature. For those who prefer draperies, Herzlinger advises lining them with blackout fabric. By lining your drapes you will dramatically decrease the heat that enters your home.

Leather

Despite the belief that leather will leave you sticky and sweaty, it can actually reflect the temperature of the room. Borden recommends top grain leather, because it is typically between 12 and 14 percent water and will acclimate to your body temperature. Because leather is an organic material, it can “breathe” easier than most fabrics.

Flooring

It’s not surprising that carpet has a tendency to hold in heat. Instead, Hart suggests, owner of ModaScapes Interior Design, suggests opting for a natural stone or anything that is naturally porous in order to let air flow through freely. Although, you do not have to completely eliminate all carpet within your space. “A nice area rug can balance your need for defining a space, good acoustics, and a touch of warmth within your space,” Billings says. For an outdoor space, one should incorporate sandblasted limestone in a light color, because it does not trap heat, according to Borden. “You can walk barefoot on a 120-degree day and not have to rush to the emergency room,” she says.

Natural Fiber Fabrics

There’s nothing worse than sitting down on your couch and immediately starting to sweat. Microfiber, better known as polyester, is the worst offender for working up an instantaneous sweat. “You could sweat just from sitting on it, because it is made from oil and oil heats up with friction,” Hart says. Natural fibers, such as cotton, serve as a more breathable alternative. The only downside to natural fibers is their lackluster stain-fighting abilities. But don’t fret, Herzlinger has provided us with the perfect solution— slipcovers. “Slipcovers are ideal because you can use them over and over again, year after year. And they can be washed, so if you have animals and kids, no need to stress!” she says. SUMMER 2013 | S C O T T S D A L E L I V I N G 31

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