Fine Lifestyles Santa Fe & Albuquerque Volume 8 Issue 1

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SANTA FE & ALBUQUERQUE

SANTA FE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ELODIE HOLMES

LIQUID LIGHT GLASS

LUPIE LINSON

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SUSAN CURTIS

SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING

SHARON SCOTT

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ith 2021 behind us, we look forward to getting a little closer to normalcy in 2022. Fortunately, the winters in New Mexico offer some great outdoor activities to help reduce the stress. There are the usual activities of skiing, snowboarding, sledding and hiking. If you are up for a little more adventure, try Carson National Forest for some fantastic snowmobiling! There are several companies that will take you out on guided tours or you can bring your own snowmobile and try out some of their very scenic trails. Some of these trails are shared with snowshoers and cross-country skiers, so use caution. There are also several trails that are designated for snowmobilers only.

Featured on this cover, are four of Santa Fe’s Women Entrepreneuers. Elodie Holmes owns Liquid Light Glass, with a gallery that offers beautiful blown glass accessories for your home. She also offers classes in her studio, where you can create your own beautiful works of art. Check out her website for class information. Lupie Linson owns Linson’s Design Source which recently moved to Sandoval Street. Linson’s has been a mainstay in Santa Fe for many years and specializes in blinds, shades and upholstery for furniture and windows as well. Susan Curtis started Santa Fe School of Cooking over 30 years ago. Susan and her daughter, Nicole Curtis Ammerman, have created the pre-eminent culinary cooking school experience, specializing in American Southwest dishes. Don’t forget to check out their website for upcoming events at Dave’s Jazz Bistro, their high-end jazz supper club. Also on the cover is Sharon Scott, owner of Sleep and Dream Luxury Bed Store. They offer high-quality mattresses from Hastens, Vispring, Posh+Lavish and accessories such as mattress toppers, pillows and sheets. We all need a restful night’s sleep, so investing in a quality bed makes sense.

Also in the Women’s Enterpreneuers Feature, you can read about several other interesting women and how and why they started their businesses and the wonderful products they offer.

If you want to experience a little bit of Austria, you can read about the Trapp Family Lodge located in Vermont. Not only is it a great vacation spot in the winter but in the summer as well! This is the location where Julie Andrews was filmed singing “The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music”.

Barker Realty|Forbes International offers their assessment in the most recent “Real Estate Market” report inside this issue. A must read if you are thinking of downsizing or relocating.

As always, our goal at Fine Lifestyles is to inform, entertain and keep you in touch with the very best our vibrant community has to offer. We hope you enjoy this issue and take time to support our local businesses featured in the following pages.

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F O R WO M E N E N T R E P R E N E U R S

By Anya Sebastian

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anta Fe is known for many things—art, cultural diversity, history and breathtaking scenery among them—but the city is also recognized for having one of the highest percentages of women-owned businesses in the country. According to a study published a few years ago by Forbes magazine, around 34 per cent. of Santa Fe businesses were owned by women.

So what is it about this small desert town that not only draws women entrepreneurs, but also makes it possible for them to flourish in a wide variety of businesses? Something that immediately comes to mind is the fact that Santa Fe is a very diverse community, that includes people from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders and ages. It also has a broad range of creative industries, notably art, design, theater, health, music, hospitality…elements that are especially appealing to women.

There is another reason, too, as Mayor Alan Webber points out.

“Unlike many other cities, most of our economy consists of small to medium-sized independent businesses, not corporations,” he says. “Women are generally underrepresented in corporate life, so having an idea, going for it and doing it on your own terms, is better for women than trying to climb the corporate ladder.”

A local organization that helps to support and grow new businesses is the Business Incubator, founded over 25 years

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ago by Marie Longserre, who is still the President and CEO of the non-profit company. According to her, the number of women entrepreneurs has been growing steadily over the years and shows no signs of slowing down. “Women are drawn here because of the culture, the climate, the spirituality, the quality of life, the arts,” she says. “This is a city with a very feminine side to it and those who stay will figure out a way to make it work for them. If they have an entrepreneurial spirit and are prepared to work hard, starting a business is an attractive proposition.”

“It’s definitely part of a growing trend,” confirms Councilor Signe Lindell, who has been part of the city’s governing body since 2014.

“Santa Fe has many of the advantages that big cities have to offer, but in a smaller, more manageable size, and that’s something that, I think, appeals to women in particular. But it’s also a clear indication of how women are finally coming into their own and how, as a society, we’re changing.”

Fine Lifestyles magazine is proud to promote and support the women entrepreneurs highlighted in the following pages. All of them, whether relatively new or well-established, are major contributors to the unique personality and quality of life of this community. Just one more thing that makes the City Different, different.

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SLEEP & DREAM KEEP CALM AND SLEEP WELL

By Anya Sebastian

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he last couple of years have impacted our lives in many different ways, some obvious and others less so. Sharon Scott, the owner of Santa Fe’s luxury bedding store, Sleep & Dream, has definitely noticed a shift in people’s attitudes towards sleep.

“People are not traveling as much and they are paying more attention to investing in their health,” she says. “We typically spend about a third of our lives asleep, so the quality of that sleep is really important, not only because feeling well rested affects how we function the following day, but also because it helps to boost the immune system and fight off disease.”

Sharon spent many years in retail in Louisiana, before becoming a rep for Serta, a national mattress company - a move that brought her to New Mexico. It was a retail store customer in Taos who later suggested the idea of opening a store in Santa Fe. “I knew the bedding business well by then,” recalls Sharon, “so I was very familiar with what people wanted and needed. I knew there wasn’t a store like that in Santa Fe, or New Mexico for that matter, so it seemed like a great opportunity.” She was right, because that was five years ago and Sleep & Dream has flourished ever since.

Beds in the store are made from natural materials - wool, horsetail hair, cashmere, silk, cotton, natural latex - that are not only healthier but last much longer than man-made materials.

Mattresses come in all sizes and comfort levels, accompanied by a whole variety of different lifestyle motion bases, from head and foot raises to whole body massage.

traditional, to ones specifically created for side sleepers and back sleepers. When doing a ‘pillow-fit’ for a client, Sharon compares it to selecting the best lens when visiting an eye doctor. “Pillow one or pillow 2?” Having clients lie down on a mattress similar to one they are currently sleeping on, helps them to choose the best pillow, which is a ‘bed-for-your-head’.

There is also a line of washing and cleaning products out of New York to help you to preserve and take care of everything. Free of artificial additives, they include detergents especially formulated for wool, cashmere, or delicates, and even products for swimwear, workout clothes, or for removing stains. So, if you are in the market for a new mattress, a topper, or just a more comfortable pillow, head over to Sleep & Dream for a uniquely personal shopping experience. And always…experience the rest!

Accessories are also available, from toppers and headboards, to sheets, comforters, duvets and robes. Pillows range from the

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Sleep & Dream 510 W. Cordova Rd. 505.988.9195 mysleepanddream.com

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FOR AWARD-WINNING ARTIST ELODIE HOLMES Art is Where the Heart Is

By Anya Sebastian

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modern-day alchemist, Elodie Holmes works with a blazing, white hot furnace, transforming slivers of colored glass into breathtaking works of art. Fire is not only an essential part of the process, it is also her partner, requiring constant vigilance and adjustment to achieve the desired result. “It’s all about temperature and timing,” she explains. “If one of those things is off, the whole piece could be ruined.”

Elodie knew early on that she wanted to be an artist, and as soon as she learned to blow glass in college she knew that was the medium she wanted to pursue. “I’ve always had good hand-eye coordination,” she says, “and I loved the interaction of fire with glass and the constant movement—it’s like a dance.”

The fact that glass-blowing has been primarily a male art form for thousands of years did not bother her in the slightest. “I grew up with an older brother with whom I was always very competitive,” she recalls, “and I never felt less, never felt there was anything I couldn’t do because I was a girl.”

Now a renowned and award-winning artist, she is also the founder and owner of Liquid Light Glass, the business she established in the Baca Street Arts District over 20 years ago. “Of all the things I’ve done, I’m most proud of being successful in art as a business,” she says. “That’s not easy to do. I had to learn how to keep books, to deal with the public, take on employees, maintain a healthy work environment, organize and host events, and basically build the business from scratch…all while continuing my work as an artist.”

Liquid Light Glass is a studio, gallery, office, meeting and event space, all rolled into one. Most of her small, hand-picked team have been with her for well over a decade and her office manager, Marcy Albin Horne, has been there almost from the start. “Taking care of my employees is a number one priority for me,” she says simply. “Loyalty is gold; we’re like an extended family here.”

In response to repeated requests, glass blowing classes began to be offered once a month. They took off and have proved so popular that they are now a regular feature, with four instructors

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teaching up to three classes a day. The number of participants is necessarily limited, and classes are flexible, with more being added during tourist season, or when there are special events. The glowing reviews on social media have firmly established them as one of the main attractions for visitors to Santa Fe, so do check the website (liquidlightglass.com) for up-to-date information.

Like many other business owners, Elodie wondered if she would survive when the pandemic hit and people were confined to their homes during lockdown. What happened next took her completely by surprise. “People started coming in, looking for something new to do, something more meaningful to add to their lives and I didn’t foresee that happening at all,” she admits. “It brought home to me that art really is an essential; art that is handmade, not machine-made, like so many things these days. Artists spend years mastering their crafts and the energy, the creativity, is completely different, because it comes from the heart and machines don’t have hearts. People recognize that and respond to that, and that’s something I believe will never change.”

Liquid Light Glass 926 Baca Street 505.820.2222 liquidlightglass.com

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THE SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING Where Cooking is not a Job, it’s a Passion

By Anya Sebastian

Nicole Curtis Ammerman, co-owner

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he world was a very different place when Susan Curtis came up with the idea of starting a regional cooking school in Santa Fe back in the late 1980s. Women entrepreneurs were not exactly commonplace at that time, and in spite of her experience as a commercial real estate appraiser, not all reactions were positive. “When I was looking for a place to get started, most people I went to for help and advice—realtors and bankers, for example—were very helpful, but there were definitely a few exceptions,” she recalls. “Some even suggested that I just operate the business out of my home.” Her search obviously had a happy ending, however, because the Santa Fe School of Cooking celebrated its 32nd birthday last year—an impressive record, to say the least.

The original location was in the Plaza Mercado downtown. It was not ideal, since it was upstairs and space was limited, but nevertheless it worked. “We were lucky to have the help of some very talented people,“ says Susan, “and we ran free classes for about three months to begin with, to test the market. We started out with green chile stew, chile rellenos, enchiladas and side dishes and we invited the Convention and Visitors Bureau to come and check out what we were doing. They were very excited to put the word out and to promote us as an attraction for visitors. Their marketing really made a big difference and we still work with them to this day.”

Susan’s eldest daughter, Nicole, was in college when the cooking school first opened. After graduation, she spent a couple of years working in Arizona before deciding to come back and join the family business, and she has been an active co-owner ever since. “Our growth over the years came about mostly because of circumstances, rather than by design,” she says. “People would ask, ‘Do you do groups?’ ‘Do you do hands-on classes?’ ‘Do you do mail order?’ We would always say yes, and then figure out how to do it afterwards.”

Restaurant walking tours—the city’s first—were added about 18 years ago and they still take place every Friday afternoon. Led by one of the cooking school’s chefs, groups of up to 16 people visit four downtown restaurants for a meet and greet with the chef, sommelier and other key players in each establishment and get to sample some of their signature dishes.

The culinary school moved to a much bigger space on N. Guadalupe Street about nine years ago, which opened up opportunities for doing things on a much larger scale. Classes now comfortably accommodate many more people, and there is a separate store offering a wide range of culinary goods and accessories, most of them locally sourced.

Evening entertainment was recently added as well, thanks to Nicole’s younger sister, Kristen Krell, a jazz enthusiast and also a co-owner of the business. On select evenings throughout the year, the school is transformed into Dave’s Jazz Bistro, combining live jazz performances with great food. Check out their website, santafeschoolofcooking.com, for details.

This is clearly an enterprise that does not believe in standing still and there will definitely be more things to look out for in the coming months.

There is, right now, a spacious outdoor area with serious patio potential waiting to be developed…in other words, watch this space!

The Santa Fe School of Cooking 125 N. Guadalupe Street 505.983.4511 santafeschoolofcooking.com

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Linson’s Design Source Your Complete Design Resource

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inson’s Design Source is the premier window treatment and interior design resource in Santa Fe. Interior designers, architects, furniture and design tradespeople, and even do-ityourselfers rely on Linson’s unparalleled selection and knowledge of everything from blinds, drapes and shutters to fabrics and upholstery for residential and commercial applications.

For more than 45 years, co-owner Lupie Linson has expressed her love of design by cutting, piecing and sewing fabric—whether for window coverings or upholstered furniture, rugs or pillows.

What started as a way for her and husband Chris to earn extra money from their home has grown to more than 650 fabric lines and more than 20,000 samples in their new Sandoval Street showroom.

More than simply a fabric and window treatment shop, though, Lupie offers decades of real-world, practical experience to meet any design challenge.

And it taught her the key to success— trust your instincts.

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“I’ll ask customers to bring in something— pillow, a teacup or even a rug. That will help us find an element of color or pattern or texture or design to inspire them.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s window coverings or furniture or accessories.

Once we’ve got that one element, we can build around it,” she says.

Using her creativity every day and giving people the confidence to make decisions that will make them happy is the reason she’s excited about the future of Linson’s.

She still does some fabric cutting and sewing, too, but spends most of her time helping customers in the new showroom.

Her expert installers, some with decades of their own experience, are trained and certified in all types of window treatments – from entry level Hunter Douglas to luxury brands like Conrad, J. Geiger and Hartmann & Forbes, including smart treatments that allow remote control.

“I like the people I meet and being creative with them. Seeing a job through from start to finish, whether a simple upholstered chair to large and complex

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whole house window treatment jobs, is very rewarding,” she adds, of projects in New Mexico, California and as far away as Washington, D.C. So whether you need a new throw pillow, a chair or sofa reupholstered or new drapes, blinds or shutters, visit family owned Linson’s Design Source. They are sure to have the perfect fabric, style or choice, and the expertise to beautify your home or business.

Linson’s Design Source 428 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe 505.984.8700 linsonsdesignsource.com Tues-Fri, 10am to 5pm, Sat. noon to 4pm, Closed Sun & Mon.

Aline Harris-Ellis An (almost) native Santa Fean, Aline Harris-Ellis has been involved with retail since the mid-1980s. After years spent buying, consulting, owning a business, working with nonprofits and raising a family, she recently returned to her passion and purchased WearAbouts, the well-revered, 35 year-old boutique in downtown Santa Fe, “Building a community of women is vital to me,” she says. “My many cherished memories include shopping with friends and family, and sharing in the creative process of curating our wardrobes.”

Barbara Lenihan Barbara Lenihan arrived in Santa Fe in 1978, her previous seven years spent as a teacher and fishing commercially in Alaska. Always taken with the visual arts, Barbara worked as a photographer and had a clothing design business. She and her partner, Betsy Hackman, opened Pandora’s in 2001.

Barbara traveled the world collecting beautiful textiles for the shop while her husband worked internationally as an underwater archaeologist.

Barbara’s photo by Peter Vitale

WEARABOUTS, VOTED NUMBER ONE WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE in the Reporter’s ‘Best of Santa Fe’ readers’ poll for seven years running, specializes in contemporary clothing and accessories. The secret to the boutique’s success is a skillful combination of quality, wearability and versatility. “I focus on clothing that will FEEL great on women, enhance their lifestyles and be timeless additions to their wardrobes,” explains Aline. “We feature elevated staples – from denim to cashmere – that embody the laid-back luxe of Santa Fe.” The boutique represents proven sustainable, domestic and international brands, and the atmosphere is warm, friendly and collaborative. Everyone there has just one goal – for women of all ages to walk away with something they love!

WEARABOUTS • 101 W. Marcy Street #3 • 505.982.1399 • wearaboutssf.com

A WEALTH OF PRODUCTS. Pandora’s has become a Santa Fe Institution since it opened in Sanbusco in 2001. Featuring top-of-the-line European bed and bath linens, Pandora’s is the only New Mexico outlet for Missoni Home, Libeco Belgian linen, as well as Kevin O’Brien and Margo Selby bedding. Works by our local artists include chenille throws by Gretel Underwood; Christina Drumright’s tissue totes and table runners by Mabel’s Table. We are also proud of our special collection of pillows, duvet covers, coverlets and bed skirts made by our seamstress from our collection of unique textiles. Pandora’s is stocked with Scandia Down duvets, blankets and sleeping pillows as well as cotton, wool and linen blankets. And lastly we have an extensive collection of sheets and towels from Italy, Portugal, France, Belgium and India.

PANDORAS • 173 Paseo de Peralta • 505.982.3298 • pandorasantafe.shop

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Katie Hyde Katie Hyde, the owner of Indigo Baby, was born in Shreveport, Louisiana but grew up in Santa Fe. In her early career, she worked at Girls Inc and any other place in Santa Fe that would allow her to have an impact on the lives of young people.

Katie has nurtured Indigo Baby to become a store that provides quality products and handcrafted items, both locally made in New Mexico and from across the globe.

INDIGO BABY IS SANTA FE’S PREMIER BABY STORE, offering an extensive selection of ethically sourced goods, ranging from toxic-free toys to books and accessories and organic clothing. The store features over 30 different local artisans, including The North Star Toys, hand crafted in Questa, New Mexico. Their mission to create toxic-free, heirloom toys lines up perfectly with the mission of Indigo Baby, and their products fly out of the door. Sue Dreamer, another local artist, creates beautiful appliqued clothing that is all one of a kind. The locals are at the heart of Indigo Baby and make the store shine.

INDIGO BABY • 185 Paseo de Peralta • 505.954.4000 • theindigobaby.com

Laurie Wilson Laurie was born in Connecticut and raised in Minnesota but has been a Santa Fean for over 40 years. Past owners of many Bernese Mountain Dogs, she and her family currently are owners of a small white rescue dog by the name of Maisie and a Great Pyrenees mix rescue named Toby.

Laurie bought Teca Tu from the phenomenal Diane Burchard in 2005 and has never looked back.

TECA TU-A PAWSWORTHY PET EMPORIUM has been serving the community’s dogs, cats and their humans since 1995. With a staff of five and over 40 years of knowledge and experience of the pet industry, our goal is to provide the best customer service possible, while enjoying each opportunity to meet customers and help them with their special pets’ needs.

As Santa Fe’s unique shop for pets, we offer customers the opportunity to indulge their canine or feline friends with hand-painted bowls, yummy fresh-baked treats, fun-filled toys, comfy beds, incredible neckwear, travel accessories, gourmet food and our exclusive Doggie Vestido coats or vests, hand cut from the Southwestinspired Pendleton wool trade blankets. We strive to be a high energy, fun and animal-loving place where all of us who are fiercely loyal to our pets are welcome!

TECA TU • DeVargas Center • 505.982.9374 • TecaTu.com

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Dr. Kristina Trujillo and Katie Uilk It never occurred to sisters-in-law Dr. Kristina Trujillo and Katie Uilk that they would one day work together. Dr. Kristina was a biochemistry professor and Katie had spent years researching carrier and essential oils. The breakthrough came when Dr. Kristina discovered a molecule, which could dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles, stretch marks and scars when combined with Katie’s oil blends, After a year of research, Kristina and Katie launched K&K Skin Products in 2018.

Deborrah Ball Deborrah Ball has been making candy since she was four years old. Taught by her mother, an avid candy maker, she was selling chocolates to her classmates in 4th grade and the two of them regularly took part in fairs and antique shows in and around Albuquerque, where she grew up. “My husband was in the military, so we traveled a lot,” she says, “but I always made candy on the side.”

THIS IS A COSMETIC LINE UNLIKE ANY OTHER. The collection, being oilbased instead of water-based, contains no artificial additives or preservatives.

The company’s signature product, BioVer-X™, is a ground-breaking, anti-aging serum for which a cosmetic patent is currently pending. Exclusive to K&K and unique in its field, word spread rapidly and its outstanding success has propelled the company from a small start-up to a rapidly growing, recognized business with an ever-expanding following. The products are beneficial for both men and women. More products, including a sun-shield and moisturizing mask, are currently in the planning stage. Items can be ordered directly from the company website.

K&K SKIN PRODUCTS • 505.966.6725 • kkskinproducts.com

THE CANDY LADY OPENED IN 1980 IN OLD TOWN ALBUQUERQUE and is now a much-loved New Mexico tradition, with customers spanning generations, from great grandparents to toddlers. Everything is handmade from scratch, using the best quality ingredients—no additives or preservatives. Deborrah’s carefully preserved family recipes, some more than 150 years old, passed down from grandparents to parents, keep people coming back for more. Special request items can also be made to order. The Candy Lady has also made props for movies and TV series, most notably the blue ice candy for Breaking Bad. The ‘meth’ featured in the award-winning blockbuster is now sold in the store, packaged in brown paper bags, together with a business card, to avoid any confusion with law enforcement.

THE CANDY LADY • 424 San Felipe St. NW • 505.243.6239 • thecandylady.com

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my Bertelli began working with the Golden Eye in 1984, when the founder, Norah Pierson, moved the store from Laguna Beach to Santa Fe. The two became close friends and Norah became her mentor, teaching her everything she knew about designing and making jewelry. The store has attracted a dedicated following over the years and when Norah passed in 2007, she left Amy to continue and expand her legacy.

The little store tucked away on a side street in downtown Santa Fe offers a distinctive selection of handcrafted, fine jewelry, that has enthralled visitors from near and far for more than 35 years. One of the characteristics of the jewelry is that everything is made to be wearable and comfortable. “It should be like a cozy sweater or a comfortable pair of jeans,” says Amy, “so it feels good when you put it on.” There are details—smoothing the edges and ensuring a correct balance—that can be paid attention to, in order to achieve that result.

Most of Golden Eye’s jewelry is designed and made in their own workshop by Amy and her dedicated team of goldsmiths. They specialize in creating 18K and 22K gold pieces, matched with brightly colored gems, often cut in unusual ways. The result is a collection of unique, distinctive, out-of-the ordinary treasures that you will not find anywhere else.

Custom pieces can also be specially made to order.

Something that has attracted many people to become collectors, is a popular line of earrings, created by Norah Pierson in the 1970s, known as ‘Ear-rangements.’ They offer wearers the ability to mix, match and layer hoops and dangles, to create a personal look, that can be adjusted for day wear, an evening out on the town, or a night at the opera. Hoops range from plain gold to diamond-studded, with a wide choice of dangles to match. They are also good for travel, since the hoops can be worn on their own, and an assortment of dangles included for different occasions. Also popular are Golden Eye’s stacking rings, designed to be easy to wear and comfortable to mix and match in unusual ways.

Another notable feature of the business is the impressive length of time that staff members have been working there. “We have an amazing team,” says Amy simply. “We all really love the store and love what we do. We are family.”

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It was bad weather that brought Linda Prager and her husband, David Mueller, from Michigan to Santa Fe. They had owned a store, Kioti, specializing in folk art, antiques and artefacts, imported mainly from Indonesia. When the antiques market dried up, they turned to women’s clothing, something they enjoyed doing until the weather finally drove them out.

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That was 22 years ago. After selling the business and relocating to Santa Fe, they built a house and then spent a few years travelling, making regular trips to their favorite destinations like Laos, China and Indonesia. “But then we got bored,” Linda admits, “so we decided to open another store.”

Kioti Santa Fe opened in the Sanbusco mall in 2000, before moving to the DeVargas Center about six years ago, and during that time it has clearly acquired a substantial following. What makes this boutique different is the range and diversity of things that greet customers as soon as they walk in the door, with clothing and accessories from many parts of the world. They include hand-made bags, intricate weavings, scarves, Italian cashmere and leather goods, together with a number of lines of casually elegant clothing from small, independent companies, both foreign and domestic. There are also several display cases with a wonderful selection of unique pieces of jewelry, all designed and made by Linda herself, using beads, silver and oneof-a-kind artefacts from Tibet, Thailand, Africa and Indonesia.

“I love unusual things,” she admits, “ especially things that people have used or made for themselves. I suppose you could say we appeal to those who are looking for something different.” There is clearly no shortage of such people, with regular customers including seasonal visitors, those with second homes, and New Yorkers in search of something out of the ordinary, as well as local residents who have been fans of the store since it first opened.

David became acquainted with about 12 years ago. “We were just visiting at the time,” explains David, “and the manager of the hotel where we were staying told us about this orphanage a few miles away. We had adopted a little girl from China some years before that, so we were interested to see it and he made arrangements for us to go and take a look around. Things just progressed from there.”

The charity that the couple have since established covers the cost of four years of college, roughly equivalent to community college, for 15 to 30 students from the orphanage each year. “Our daughter is now in college and doing really well,” says Linda, “so it feels good to help out other kids and give them the chance of a better life.”

Something else that makes the store different is that everything is bought and shipped independently by the owners themselves.

“It’s less expensive to work directly with the artisans or manufacturers,” explains David, “and it’s definitely more reliable.”

Having spent more than 20 years building a successful retail clothing store in Santa Fe, in both good times and bad, the owners are quite content to keep things as they are. “We love what we do,” says Linda simply, “and it’s been working for us, so why change anything?”

Something else that makes Kioti unique is that a portion of the profits are donated to an orphanage in Laos, which Linda and

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NEW YEAR

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t’s that time of year again—out with the old and in with the new— that inspires many people to come up with ambitious New Year’s Resolutions. Some will no doubt follow through and accomplish what they set out to achieve, but most, unfortunately, will not.

Rather than focusing on one or two major life transformations, like quitting smoking or losing weight, experts suggest taking small steps towards creating a healthier, happier you.

That means thinking in terms of working from the inside out, investing time, patience and practice in acquiring habits that will bring long-lasting results. Going to the gym every day will not compensate for a bad diet and a body that is not functioning at its best will not be as capable of protecting you from sickness and disease. The following suggestions can easily become part of your daily routine and could really make a difference to the overall quality of your life.

We live in a culture that emphasizes quick fixes and easy solutions, but there is a definite movement away from pharmaceuticals and towards more natural alternatives, like CBD and mushroom extracts. These are able to address, not only the symptoms, but also the underlying cause of an issue, without any side effects. There are many things out there to choose from and the team at Hemp Apotheke will be glad to assist you in choosing the ones most suitable for your needs.

Spending hours in front of screens—cell phones, tablets, computers, televisions—is now a part of everyday life, but turning off all such devices at least one hour before going to bed will help to calm your mind and make it easier to fall asleep.

It is a well-known fact that a good night’s sleep is essential for optimum health, since it promotes healing and helps to boost the immune system. The right mattress and pillows can make a big difference and Sleep and Dream luxury bed store has a variety of accessories to improve the quality of your sleep.

There are, of course, many other things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, exercise and taking time to relax and relieve stress. Something else, that is frequently overlooked, is taking care of finances and having an experienced financial consultant to call on for help and advice can be very beneficial to one’s peace of mind. For more on this topic, check out the Expert Advice column by Dotti Graviet on page 30.

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So you may want to abandon those New Year’s Resolutions and focus on making one or two of these behavioral changes a part of your life instead. Just one day at a time, they will bring about positive improvements in your life and in your health throughout the coming year.

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THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW YEAR IS TRADITIONALLY A TIME FOR REFLECTION, new resolutions, and a time to embrace new ways of doing things. This year, in particular, the issue uppermost in most people's minds is health, with much more attention being paid to investigating alternative sources of healthcare.

"Taking a break from our usual fast-paced lifestyle during the past many months has given people a chance to pause and reconsider things they had previously taken for granted," notes Gyana Basse, the owner of Hemp Apotheke. "I am seeing more and more people wanting to change patterns of behavior that they now realize are not working for them, and searching instead for what it is they really need to be doing for themselves."

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That shift has resulted in a different mindset and a move away from seeking a quick fix, a silver bullet, that simply enables people to continue with the behaviors that undermined their health in the first place. "People are realizing and accepting that change takes time," says Gyana, "and are now willing to invest the time and energy necessary to achieve real, permanent results."

Difficulty sleeping, stress, pain, depression and digestive issues are among the most common reasons why people seek help - problems that have typically led to becoming addicted to some kind of pharmaceutical aid. Help is available in the form of natural, non-addictive alternatives and the knowledgeable team at Hemp Apotheke is ready, willing and able to assist customers in making the right choices for their needs.

There are several options to choose from: CBD tinctures, powders, capsules and gummies; medicinal mushroom products; lotions, potions and salves, as

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well as essential oils. Finding the correct dose of the most effective products may require a little experimentation, but the improvement in the quality of life is well worth the time and effort involved.

Often overlooked is the fact that our health, and our state of mind, can also impact our physical appearance, resulting in frowns, facial lines and premature signs of aging. Incorporating CBD into skincare is a relatively recent development, but one which is already generating very positive and exciting results.

One of the first organic CBD skincare lines was launched in 2016

by CBDevotion, whose products are also on sale in the store. Like Hemp Apotheke, the company is woman-owned and operated and everything is locally made with the purest ingredients. It turns

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out that the CBD molecule is both antioxidant and antimicrobial, which helps to prevent the free radical damage that leads to a breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers. It also helps to defend against inflammation and to balance and regulate the level of moisture in the skin.

A new line of CBD facial and body care products, created by Gyana and hand crafted in small batches by Aromaland, will also soon be available in the store. Consisting of a facial cleanser, toner, moisturizer, anti-aging serum and body oil, each product is formulated from natural, innovative ingredients that include Hemp Apotheke's broad-spectrum hemp, pure essential oils and plant-derived stem cells. Check the website for up-to-date information about the launch.

So if you are looking for new ways to not only take care of your body, mind and spirit, but also your skin, head over to Hemp Apotheke.

There you will find support, advice, guidance and healing to help you on your way to a whole new level of wellbeing.

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EXPERT ADVICE WOMEN & MONEY

WHY ARE SO MANY WOMEN INTIMIDATED BY INVESTING? Could it be that no one has taken the time to answer their questions? Surprisingly, only 20% of financial advisors are women.1 As one of them, I’ve chosen to focus on just that…the education of women, especially those in life transitions.

Morgan Stanley? As a team, we have been together for many years, with a single focus; our clients’ best interests. Sounds like a cliché, but oh so true! We are all focused, experienced and thoughtful of each other and our clients. I am very proud of the work we do and the friendships we develop with our clients.

Just over 10 years ago I was introduced to an amazing woman whose husband had died suddenly. Devastated emotionally, she was paralyzed with fear regarding her financial situation; he managed everything. She had no idea what bills they owed or even banks they used. She didn’t know if there was enough money to sustain her. A year later she was strong, confident and well informed. This experience convinced me that I wanted to focus my practice in the direction of empowering women with their finances.

Having experienced many losses and difficult times in my life, I’ve tried to use the positive aspects of those experiences to help others better understand how devastating events in our lives shape us and help make us better people. I hope it helps me be a better financial advisor.

People are the favorite part of my job. The relationships built over time are rich with heart and sincerity. This comes from honest conversations about the people we love, the issues that make us feel vulnerable and the goals and aspirations we have. It’s always personal and this builds trust.

“What matters most to you?” is a tough question, but this is where the learning process begins. Clients often have goals for their retirement, their families and philanthropy. But, the most frequent question is, “Will I outlive my money?” The only way to provide answers, is to engage in the financial planning process. That often sounds intimidating…and the idea of budgets and investing sounds awful to most, but surprisingly it can be fun. The planning process provides answers for virtually all those questions and helps determine the proper investment strategy so they can reach their goals. With facts and knowledge the future begins to have clarity, providing confidence surrounding money. Better to know than to wonder.

Dotti Graviet is a Financial Advisor with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Santa Fe, NM. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Member SIPC, or its affiliates. CRC 3894885 11/2021 1—Barron’s estimate sited in 4/21/21 article from Investment News.

Did I mention that I am a partner with an amazing team of professionals: Forte/Graviet Wealth Management Group at

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ince we are entering a new year, this would seem to be a good time to start looking at things in a new way. Art obviously features prominently in this community, Santa Fe being the third largest art market in the US, but how many people are aware of the fact that it can also have a powerful ability to heal?

Southwestern College in Santa Fe was one of the first places, in 1998, to offer an accredited graduate degree course in Art Therapy and Counseling. Deborah Schroder, the Program Chair, moved here twenty years ago to be part of developing that course of study and she is still as enthusiastic about it now as she was then. “Art therapy has grown dramatically in the last decade,” she says, her eyes lighting up as she talks about her favorite topic. “It’s now even available in spas and health centers, and kids as well as adults are able to reap the benefits.”

The ability to draw is not necessary in order to participate; what matters is the process itself, not producing an end product.

“People don’t edit art, like they edit words,” points out Deborah, “so this is a way to access and release emotions, experiences that have been trapped and unacknowledged, so that they can be recognized and healed. It’s a simple but very effective way to get in touch with what lies beneath the surface.”

Colors, shapes and lines obviously play an important part in what emerges and the significance of that goes beyond therapy, because it also influences and can even determine, how people respond to works of art in general. Many artists, like Santa Fe’s Alexandra Eldridge, prefer to keep their own interpretation of a painting and what it means, to themselves, in order to leave the viewer free to explore it without any preconceived ideas. “People frequently tell me what they see in a painting and what it means to them, and it’s always different and hardly ever the same as mine,” she says. “We all interpret what we see through our own life experience; that’s one of the reasons why it’s so powerful.”

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So the next time you experience a strong response—positive or negative—to a work of art in a gallery, or as you go through your day, maybe take a moment to ask yourself the reason why. You may just find yourself embarking on an unexpected healing journey.

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She moves to rural New Mexico with her dog Cojo. Her first impression is, “Next to a Rio Grande tributary and cottonwoods turning to gold sits an adobe casita with a flat roof and flagstone lanai.

The casita is empty but for a single-bed mattress on a window seat of the same size.” Wilder turns it into home for a while. She and Cojo adapt to the landscape, scheduling their winter days around sunlight. Undertaking a knee surgery in Taos, she suffers afterwards yet rebuffs addictive pain medicine. Knee better, she begins horseback riding again.

While scouting a remote Colorado cabin Wilder first glimpses the wild horses, noting how, “Truck motor ticking, the breeze holding my breath and theirs, I stand in the middle of an empty road in the middle of a huge no longer empty valley in the middle of my life watching wild horses until even the dust from their hooves on the powdery gray trail disappears.” She moves to Colorado, gets involved in mustang activism, buys horses of her own, has accidents riding them, and even still insists, “I am for looking for another—ranch-broke and wise in the ways of cattle and taking care of a rider.”

Among the realizations horses have led her to? “Even in fear I have strength. That strength picks me up, gets me dressed, and feeds me through the tough times.”

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urning the page to a new month and year always brings a sense of anticipation.

Especially when we see that music, dance and theater performances dot our calendars! And even more so when the event is at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in downtown Santa Fe. “After a challenging year, with our safety and health policies and procedures in place, happy Lensic audiences have returned,” says Joel Aalberts, the Lensic’s Executive Director. “It’s exciting and important to have our community together and this is how you do it.”

The second half of the Lensic Presents 202122 season highlights the joy of live, shared experiences. The energy of a live audience simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.

Highlights of the rest of the Lensic season include January’s Tango Argentina, a sophisticated and sexy show that has been touring the world.

On Valentine’s Day, Santa Fe favorite and Pink Martini vocalist Storm Large returns for her third cabaret-style visit. March brings back Drum Tao and their fiery, energetic Taiko percussion spectacle. In April, the 75 performers of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico celebrate traditional dance, costumes and more. And the ongoing Live In HD series from both The Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre in London continues.

As a community supported nonprofit organization, some 40 percent of the Lensic’s budget is raised through patron contributions JOEL AALBERTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR or memberships. Audience support allows the Lensic to offer discounted rental rates to numerous organizations that use the historic venue as their one of the many benefits of Lensic membership. Additional home base: the Santa Fe Symphony, Santa Fe ProMusica, perks include early access to ticket sales, discounts for Performance Santa Fe and others. select performances, opportunities to meet artists, special members-only events, and more The Lensic also offers the largest arts education program in the state, reaching 18,000 school children annually. “This When you join the Lensic today at the $100 level or above, priority work ensures that young people in the community you’ll receive a free Lensic tote bag as a token of The Lensic’s have the opportunity to be turned onto and by an arts gratitude, plus the priceless benefit of knowing you’re supporting experience,” says Aalberts. “These are experiences this next a community-based organization doing important work. Here’s to generation of arts patrons will remember for the rest of their more live performance in 2022! lives, and sometimes the first time they’ve ever seen a live performance. Watching children explore their creativity and have fun is so rewarding.”

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IN A SLIGHT CHANGE UP TO MY NORMAL DISCUSSIONS of wine regions and some of the wonderful wines they produce, the next several editions of this column will focus on some of the great winemakers of Italy. And what better place to start than with the late, great Maestro del Veneto, Giuseppe Quintarelli.

Giuseppe Quintarelli, known as il Maestro del Veneto, is a legendary estate located in the hills north of Verona in the heart of the Valpolicella appellation. It is regarded by many as the greatest of all Amarone producers, and is known for its traditional deep, complex wines. Giuseppe, fondly known as “Bepi” to those closest to him, was a perfectionist in every way. From the beautiful handwritten labels, to the best possible quality cork, to the exquisite wine in the bottles, the Quintarelli name is a stamp of authenticity and the ultimate indication of an artisanal, handmade, uncompromising wine of the highest quality. Bepi died in 2012 aged 84, but the winery remains family-owned and managed.

Multiple passages through the vineyards produce a myriad of wines, many produced using the appassimento technique whereby the grapes are dried on rush mats before being pressed and made into wine. The Amarone wines, the Recioto, and the Valpolicella Classico Superiore all have a similar blend of around 55 percent Corvina and Corvinone, 30 percent Rondinella, with the remaining 15 percent comprising of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese. Quintarelli also makes an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva, which is selected from the very best barrels of the generic Amarone, and a very rare ‘Selezione Giuseppe Quintarelli’ was made from a particularly extraordinary barrel selected by Guiseppe Quintarelli himself. Quintarelli’s Amarones are only released in excellent vintages; in average years the wine is released as Rosso del Bepi Veneto IGT. Another Quintarelli cult wine, gaining some of the highest prices achieved by Italian wine, is the Alzero, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Made only in the very best years, it is made from dried grapes like the Amarone.

Do yourself a favor and try one or all of these extraordinary wines. One thing I can promise is that you will not be disappointed!

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SAZÓN PILES UP AWARDS LOOKS AHEAD TO 2022

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hef Fernando Olea, chef and co-owner of Mexican fine dining restaurant Sazón, had much to celebrate in 2021. First, he was named a “Mexicanos Distinguidos” by the Institute of Mexicans Abroad, a program of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico. The award acknowledges and appreciates Mexicans living abroad who have excelled in their profession and whose leadership is widely recognized by their peers.

“No one is more deserving of this award than Chef Fernando,” says Lawrence Becerra who co-owns Sazón with his wife Suzanne Becerra and Olea. “He is a fierce defender and advocate of the Mexican people and culture. It’s wonderful to see him being recognized for what he’s been doing in Santa Fe for 30 years. Suzanna and I are proud to be his partners.”

Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando opened Sazón in September 2015. Immediately, it shot to the top of Trip Advisor’s rankings and was

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voted the #4 U.S. fine dining restaurant in 2021. His James Beard Award 2020 semi-finalist nomination for best chef in the Southwest came on the heels of his 2019 New Mexico Restaurant Association Restaurateur of the Year accolade. The National Restaurant Association Foundation named him one of their Faces of Diversity for 2020 as well.

One of Chef Fernando’s long-time philanthropic endeavors is Cooking with Kids and their BIG Little Project, a program that educates and empowers children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on learning. As a Super Chef with the program, Chef Fernando gives countless hours to share the art, science and love of cooking. To learn more about both Cooking with Kids and the BIG Little Project, visit https://cookingwithkids.org/big-little-project/ Of course, without a focus on all the elements of fine dining, Chef Olea wouldn’t be able to share his talents. In addition to the cuisine at Sazón, the décor designed by Suzanna features original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists—undoubtedly contributing to its success. Be sure to notice the new trio of paintings from Tanya Talamante depicting colorful, dancing Day of the Dead figures. The restaurant continues to add new pieces each month, many of which leave with collectors soon after they arrive.

Sazón also continues to earn awards for its libations from Wine Spectator.

Never resting on its laurels, though, the restaurant has increased its focus on the wines, tequilas and mezcals of Mexico.

“We’re proud of our inclusion of the wines of Mexico’s Baja region, now regarded as some of the finest wines from the finest winemakers in the world,” says Lawrence, who curates the list. “We’ve upended common thinking about Mexican wines by adding what we know our patrons will love, and that they can only get at Sazón. Two new exceptional labels, Solar Fortun and Adobe Guadalupe, are worth trying for their Syrah, Syrah blends and Chardonnays.”

So as 2022 begins, what can we expect from Sazón and Chef Fernando? More sophisticated interpretations of traditional Mexican cuisine, paired with an authentic ambience and exceptional service for sure. Cheers to the new year!

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EXTRAORDINARY CUISINE EXTRAORDINARY PHILANTHROPY

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e don’t often think of chefs and restaurants as philanthropic beyond their donations of gift certificates to charities for fundraising events. Sassella Executive Chef and co-owner Cristian Pontiggia belies the notion that chefs are too busy or not interested in giving. Naturally, the restaurant donates dozens of gift certificates each year. But Chef Cristian is most proud of his participation as a Super Chef with Cooking with Kids.

Founded in 1995, Cooking with Kids has nurtured generations of New Mexico students through rich and unique nutrition education in public schools. As a Super Chef, Chef Cristian educates and empowers children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on learning with fresh, affordable foods.

That’s one of the reasons he was named Chef of the Year by the New Mexico Culinary Association.

TOP: Mushroom Cappucino BOTTOM: Chef Cristian and his son Leo, Photo by

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Cotoletta Milanese, Elk Bolognese, Italian Tomato Bisque, Torta Chocolato

“Cooking with Kids teaches kids to make healthy meals, helps them learn about ingredients and where they come from, applies math principles in measuring, and most importantly, gives them a solid meal when they might not otherwise get one,” says Lawrence Becerra, Sassella co-owner with his wife Suzanna and Pontiggia. “It’s a fantastic organization that we all support personally and professionally. So much so that I’ve joined the board of the organization.”

including seasonal dishes like mushroom zuppa with foie gras, an elk ragout with house made pappardelle, or a classic vitello Milanese, a bone-in veal chop served with beurre blanc that rivals any of Milan’s trattorias.

A few years ago, when Chef Cristian became a father, he came up with the idea for a new collaboration to capture the joyful and essential role grown-ups play in helping kids develop healthy relationships with food. The BIG Little Project highlights the chefs, educators, farmers, family members and volunteers who share their knowledge and love of cooking with the children of Northern New Mexico. It also has a special place in his heart because his own son Leo is now learning the joy and value of fresh foods made with love from his father. To learn more about the program and watch the video featuring Chef Cristian, visit https:// cookingwithkids.org/big-little-project/

“Quintarelli’s wines are in enormous demand around the world.

We’re lucky to find, taste and offer them at Sassella,” says Becerra.

“We’ve always carried a few, but now have an extraordinary lineup that includes the glorious Bianco Secco and the Valpolicellas that the region is famous for.”

Of course, the Santa Fe community and visitors to the City Different make it possible for the philanthropic work that Chef Cristian and Sassella participate in. That support doesn’t continue, though without exceptional food, wine and service,

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Sassella has also been recognized again by Wine Spectator for its curated wine list, recently enhanced by the addition of wines from master Venetto region winemaker, the late Guiseppi Quintarelli.

Oenophiles will be delighted to find these and other delicious wines, extraordinary food and sophisticated ambience at Sassella, and know that their patronage helps educate children about healthy, flavorful and delicious cooking through Cooking with Kids, too.

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ANNAPURNA’S WORLD VEGETARIAN CAFE Where Food Really is the Best Medicine

By Anya Sebastian

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ashoda Naidoo’s life was unconventional from the start. She was born prematurely on a ship that was about to dock in South Africa, while on its way from India to England. The destination was put on hold for two months and she finally she grew up in London, Melbourne and back to South Africa for university. Although her birth certificate names South Africa as her place of birth, India was still very much part of her life, since the family made a point of going back there several times each year.

Raised in the Ayurvedic tradition that regards food as medicine, her upbringing was strictly vegetarian. That was something she took for granted as part of her lifestyle, but not, at that time, as a career. She chose accounting instead and after graduating from the university of Natal, interned with a public accounting firm in South Africa and from there went to work for the government.

That led to another major turning point in her life, because Yashoda was then hired by the US government and moved to Miami, where she remained for a number of years. But as a lifelong vegetarian, she found it challenging to adapt to the standard American diet and struggled to maintain good health without the food that she had grown up with and sorely missed.

She was also growing restless in Miami and wanted to move on. The next chapter came about because of a trip she took to Albuquerque, to visit a relative working

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at UNM, who suggested she consider moving to New Mexico. She contacted a local accounting firm, who immediately hired her as a manager and Yashoda relocated to Albuquerque, where she has remained ever since.

There were no vegetarian establishments in Albuquerque at that time and being unable to find the food she still craved was an ongoing concern.

She had written business plans for restaurants in the past and the idea suddenly came to her of opening a restaurant of her own, offering the kind of food she herself wanted to eat.

She had no experience of any kind in the hospitality industry—no training or experience as a chef, server, or owner—only a deep and genuine love for the food she wanted to share with the world. The fact that Annapurna just celebrated its 20th anniversary is a tribute to Yashoda’s vision, persistence, and commitment to making her dream a reality.

She started out working from home, cooking and delivering lunches to local businesses. The menu was limited, since she was operating solo, taking orders, researching essential ingredients and making everything from scratch. She would cook in the morning and make deliveries in time for lunch, a routine she continued for about 18 months until she had built a customer base and felt ready to find a location and open a restaurant.

The first Annapurna Vegetarian Cafe opened in Albuquerque in January 2002. It was close to UNM, where it remains to this day, and was an instant success. As word spread, people from Santa Fe began to stop by on their way back from the airport, urging her to think about opening a place there too.

There are now four restaurants, three in Albuquerque and one in Santa Fe, all adhering to the same culinary standards and Ayurvedic principles. Everything is made from scratch, using fresh, mainly local ingredients, without any additives, preservatives, dairy, white sugar, or wheat products. Nothing is processed, frozen, or genetically modified and the menu changes with the seasons.

“You won’t find white tablecloths, or artistic plate presentations here, because we are not a fancy establishment,” says Yashoda. “We believe in keeping it simple, but you can be sure that everything we offer is good for you and that’s what really matters.”

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AVERAGE SALES PRICE / AREA GROWTH It should come as no surprise that the vast majority of Santa Fe has seen increases in home value, but to what extent can vary significantly depending on different parts of town. The outlying areas have benefitted the most, where Madrid, Cerrillos, and Highway 14 have seen unprecedented growth. In-town, historic and urban neighborhoods continue to see strong demand, multiple offers, and some achieving over-asking price. Only a few years ago we were seeing challenging market conditions in Las Campanas which seems to be all but a fleeting memory now with a massive swing of 42% in appreciation.

The question on every buyer’s mind is ‘can we compete?’ while sellers are wondering if prices have reached their peak. Properties reaching for top-dollar are beginning to show signs of waning with a recent rise in terminations, price changes, and extended days on market.

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he holidays are over and a new year has begun, and that’s the time when thoughts turn to home improvement projects that people want to see completed before summer comes around. That means an abundance of work for architects and builders, for whom the winter months are typically one of the busiest periods of the year.

“I anticipate even more assignments coming in this time,” says award-winning Santa Fe architect, Richard Martinez, whose company, Martinez Architecture Studio, PC, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. “Because of the pandemic, people have been spending much more time at home and that has made them realize there are things they would like to do to upgrade or enhance their environment.”

People with second homes in Santa Fe are also adding to the increased demand for home improvements, according to Martinez. “Many of them are based in Texas or Florida, where the corona virus has been more out of control than has been the case here,” he explains, “so they have been spending more time here than they usually do and things that weren’t so important before, suddenly become more of a priority.”

Additions and renovations are usually the first things that come to mind—adding an extra bedroom, den, or guest suite; renovating a bathroom or modernizing a kitchen. Outdoor spaces are also popular—constructing a deck, a balcony, or creating an outside area with covering, so that it can be used year-round.

“We get a lot of requests for outdoor fireplaces,” says Martinez. “People are less and less inclined to store wood inside their homes, because it can attract spiders, or even mice, so they prefer to have their fireplaces outside and use gas-fired furnaces at home.”

Stairs are also apparently falling out of favor, especially among those who are getting older and want to stay in their homes. A few outdoor steps can often be replaced by a slope, and lifts can be installed inside, if necessary, but that is obviously a major undertaking.

The pandemic has been responsible for both ups and downs in the building industry, and the downsides have been particularly significant. The cost of wood and framing materials, for example, has become increasingly volatile and delivery times are unpredictable. Customers are directly impacted, too, with appliances sometimes taking up to six months to arrive.

Building permits are also taking much longer to process. “The city just doesn’t have enough people to take care of business,” explains Martinez, “and they’re completely overwhelmed.

Paperwork that used to take 6 to 8 weeks to come through, can now take up to 3 months.” In these circumstances, making an early start is obviously a good idea.

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could almost hear the cowbells and picture Maria traipsing down the mountains, singing, “The Hills are Alive,” as I gazed upon the pastoral scene. Though it was Vermont, and not Austria, the movie’s images were omnipresent at the Trapp Family Lodge.

Perched atop a mountain in Stowe, Vermont, the lodge is famed for its von Trapp family heritage. The property looked as I had imagined it, with its rustic, Austrian chalet design and Old-World European décor. Family photos, playbills and movie posters bedeck the walls.

To learn about the family, take a guided tour around the property.

Born in 1905, Maria Kutschera was orphaned at two and raised

by a cousin. An encounter with a priest led her to convent life.

However, she always sought reasons to escape to her beloved mountains. This errant behavior spurred the Abbess to send her to the home of Baron Georg von Trapp. There she served as a governess to one of the captain’s daughters, who was ill.

The rest is history. Maria married Georg and became step-mother to his seven children. The couple subsequently added two more daughters and one son to their clan.

A priest, who happened to hear the children sing convinced Maria to start the Trapp Family Singers. This was the start of the family’s music career.

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After the Nazis annexed Austria, the von Trapps fled the country and emigrated to the U.S., where they later purchased a farm in Stowe, VT. They began hosting skiers and the family home became a lodge. Sadly, Georg passed away in 1947, leaving Maria with ten children to support.

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The story of the von Trapps came to light via a book Maria wrote in 1949, which became a best seller and spurred films in Germany, as well as a Broadway play. Then Hollywood got in on the action with “The Sound of Music.”

Maria died in 1987 and today, only three of her children remain. Members are buried in a cemetery on the property.

Though the movie connection is often the initial draw of this iconic property, most visitors soon discover there is more to the lodge than its history. It’s an all-ages playground of recreational activities.

When hunger strikes, the dining room, which specializes in European-style cuisine, is the perfect spot to feast on Wiener Schnitzel, Maple Glazed Chicken, Stuffed Rainbow Trout and more.

Or try the Trapp Brewing Bierhall. It’s a lively place with a menu of brats, schnitzel, sauerkraut mashed potatoes, and of course there’s beer—craft lagers like those in Austria—brewed on site.

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Though you never need to leave this full-service resort, I recommend getting out to explore the charming town of Stowe and its surrounds. You’ll find quaint shops, covered bridges, waterfalls and one of my favorite destinations—Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, in nearby Waterbury. Make sure to check out the Flavor Graveyard!

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