Live Beautifully | May 2017

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When it comes to the North Scottsdale lifestyle and area Real Estate, The Luckys are proud to be the eminent source for their clients.

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With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient and skilled in the industry.

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In This Issue

CELEBRATE MOM

Scottsdale Style!

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary REAL ESTATE UPDATE ________________ Maricopa County Fastest Growing in US

offered at

$1,575,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ Choosing the Right Size Rug for Every Room

MLS#5578345

This serene Santa Barbara-style home is like new. Built just a few years ago, this family home is spacious, luxurious and move-in ready. The floorplan offers three bedrooms, an office and 3.5 bathrooms; plus a beautiful great room and formal dining room. The designer kitchen features a commercial-grade gas cooktop and oven, farmhouse-style sink and a beautiful island bench.

There is a dining nook next to the kitchen and an open-plan living room with large sliding doors that open out to the poolside patio. The backyard has been designed for entertaining. There are two covered patios to choose from; plus a sunny poolside deck, sparkling pool and gorgeous views to boulder outcroppings.

11404 E Desert Troon Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Boulder Pass at Troon Village

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in May

3 Bed + Office 3.5 Bath 3,809 SQ FT $1,575,000

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Serene and Private Setting

Sure, you can take dear Mom out for a lovely brunch on Mother’s Day this year – why not? It’s the perfect way to gather all of Mom’s loved ones together to share a delicious meal and a mimosa toast to the woman that everyone loves and appreciates. However, if you think Mom might be in the mood for, shall we say, an adventure – then take a cue from our ideas and suggestions for some not-so-traditional ways to show Mom a good time this Mother’s Day. Besides, with all of Scottsdale’s entertainment options, it’d be a shame not to help Mom experience this city’s abundant offerings!

For the Artsy Mom: How about a hands-on painting class in the morning– beer, wine or champagne included! – at The Brush Bar, then an afternoon spent browsing works at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

For the Outdoorsy Mom: Take Mom on a scenic 2.5-hour ride through the lush Sonoran Desert in a military-grade off-road vehicle with Desert Off Road Tours. Search for wildlife and hear about the fascinating history of the area with your professional guide.

For the Animal Lover Mom: Between the beautiful new Odysea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland and the complex’s newest adventure, Dolphinaris; Mom can get up-close and personal with a variety of animals. From a Penguin Interaction program, to strolling among thousands of flittering butterflies, to swimming with dolphins, Mom is sure to get her fauna fix.

For the Clever Mom: Gather up the whole crew (kids too!) and put your wits to the test at Escape the Room AZ. This interactive real-life brainteaser has guests find hidden objects, figure out clues and

CORPORATE OFFICE:

CONTACT:

The Luckys North Scottsdale 7669 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602.320.8415 Lucky@RussLyon.com LisaLucky.com

solve puzzles to earn their freedom from the locked room. Hurry, your group must solve the challenges within 60 minutes to win the game!

For the DIY Mom: And we mean do-it-yourself Mother’s Day brunch!

Yes that’s right, Classic Cooking Academy’s chef instructor will teach your group how to create a delectable brunch meal – all of which you’ll be enjoying as the end-of-class reward.

For the Motorhead Mom: Well, maybe a tame type of motor – we’re talking Segways here. Scottsdale Segway Tours offers fun guided tours of Old Town, complete with an entertaining guide, helmets and headsets. There’s even an option to tour at night, complete with a sunset departure and twinkling city lights.

Census Bureau: Maricopa County Fastest Growing in Country

How to Choose the Right Size Rug for Every Room

Source: AZCentral.com | By: Rebekah L. Sanders The Census Bureau says Arizona's Maricopa County has replaced Texas' Harris County as the county with the nation's highest annual population growth.

SPOTLIGHT ON

By: Alicia Brunker | Source: ArchitecturalDigest.com

new

& NOTEWORTHY

Maricopa County includes Phoenix and most of its suburbs, and its estimated population now tops 4.2 million.

Maricopa County gained more than 81,000 people between July 1, 2015, and July 1, 2016, an average daily increase of 222 people. Harris County had an increase of nearly 57,000, or about 155 per day on average.

Although the figures are a positive sign, one expert says Maricopa County continues to recover slower than normal from the 2008 housing crash.

"It certainly is good news. But we still are not seeing the type of growth that we've experienced in prior decades," said Rick Merritt, president of the economic consulting firm Elliott D. Pollack and Company in Scottsdale. "Every other recession we've been in, there's been significant growth immediately after. That's why it's known as the Great Recession.

It was so deep and difficult."

Maricopa County historically has added residents at a rate above 3 percent per year, Merritt said. The Census Bureau numbers show a county growth rate of 1.95 percent. Still, that's higher than the top 10 largest counties in the country, according to the Census.

Maricopa County gained most of its new residents by having more people relocate from elsewhere in the U.S. than leaving for other locations. Other contributors were natural growth — having more births than deaths — and international migration.

"People come here because of the weather. It has a good job base. It's an affordable place to live. There's a lot of high-tech industry here that helps to bring highly educated people here. There's lots of reasons people want to move to Maricopa County," Merritt said. "There's a shift from the Rust Belt in the North to the South and the Southwest," feeding states like Arizona, Nevada and Florida.

REAL E S TAT E

update

TierraMadreHorseSanctuary.org WHAT THEY DO:

Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary is just that…a sanctuary for horses. This facility in Cave Creek takes in homeless horses, injured horses, horses whose owners no longer want them, abused and neglected horses, old and sickly horses and more. With love and care, the staff and volunteers at Tierra Madre work tirelessly to provide a healthy and happy home to their equine wards. The facility has room for approximately 30 horses, and it’s generally at capacity at all times.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Volunteer Mornings are busy at the ranch with volunteers working hard scrubbing water tubs, digging out stalls, raking up hay, moving bales into carts, walking or grooming horses, turning crews out into the arena, feeding, and loving on each individual horse.

Donate or Sponsor a Horse Your one-time donation is appreciated or many choose to show their love for their favorite horse by helping to underwrite the costs of his or her life; to provide him or her with food, supplements, hoof care and the inevitable vet visits with a monthly or annual sponsorship.

Take a Horsemanship Class If you’re looking to learn about how a horse’s mind works along with how to approach, halter, groom, and walk horses, consider taking a horsemanship class. One hour sessions are a $25 donation per person, and each donation goes to fund horses’ hay, medical care, labor, and facility upkeep.

Plan and Run a Fundraiser From car washes to bake sales, skating nights to simply sitting outside of stores with a donation jar, every penny earned from these functions add up!

Use AmazonSmile When you shop through AmazonSmile, a portion of your purchase can go to them! Just go to https://smile.amazon.com/ and type in Rancho Tierra Madra Corp.

WHEN DESIGNING A ROOM, it's not uncommon to spend weeks, or even months, in search of the perfect furnishings. Ironically, a rug often comes as an afterthought.

According to interior designer Anne Hepfer, though, the rug should actually be one of the first objects selected when decorating a space. “A rug is one of the most important elements of a room,” Hepfer says. “It’s the showpiece that grabs your attention, and it dictates the mood and design for the rest of the space.”

Jean-Pierre Tortil, the global creative director for lauded carpet company House of Tai Ping, couldn’t agree more.

“The rug is the fifth wall of a room,” he says. “Yes, you decorate the walls, but the floor is absolutely crucial to a room’s design, and the rug acts as the anchor.”

KEEP IN MIND THE ROOM’S MEASUREMENTS “It’s my biggest pet peeve to see rooms with rugs the size of postage stamps,” says Hepfer. “I love for a rug to be perfectly scaled in a room. I measure a perimeter of show floor that is six to 14 inches off the baseboard to achieve that scale.”

CRAVEABLE COMFORT Now open at Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road, Liberty Station is the restaurant you go to when you’ve had your fill of kale and kombucha. Serving hearty comfort fare such as burgers, steaks, meat loaf, pork chops and fish & chips, this new endeavor uses locally sourced ingredients with regional touches.

Perhaps most fun is the

CREATE A COZY SANCTUARY IN THE BEDROOM “When placed underneath a bed, a rug should stick out about four to five feet on all three sides,” says Tortil. “I love round rugs or half-round rugs in the bedroom. The bed’s square shape and a circular rug contrast in shape—it’s absolutely beautiful.”

custom-made smoker

MAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM FOR FURNITURE

and chicken are smoked

“I’m not a fan of furniture legs falling off the rug or having half on and half off,” says Hepfer. “Unless it’s a sideboard, console, or another piece of furniture that is up against a wall and you want to flow furniture into the center of a space, a rug should be underneath all four legs.”

to their diners’ delight.

prominently displayed on the patio where delicious brisket, ribs

LibertyStationTavern.com

WHEN IN DOUBT, BIGGER IS ALWAYS BETTER “I personally recommend buying a big rug,” says Tortil. “When people have small spaces, they tend to put apartment-size furniture and a small rug in the room. To me, that is wrong. I would do the exact opposite and place a couple of big pieces of furniture in the room to give it depth, and then scale the rug to match the furniture.”

DIFFERENT SHAPES WORK FOR DIFFERENT ROOMS “A big round rug in a square room softens the edges,” says Tortil. The round shape is very elegant and brings a nice energy. For instance, I love having a circular rug in the entryway; it welcomes you to all the rooms right off the entrance and opens to different doors. On the other hand, if you have a room that is big enough, I like to create a separate corner with more of a freeform rug, like an animal hide, with one beautiful armchair or two armchairs and a little end table to create a very specific, glamorous spot.”

OPENING SOON A new gated community is in development by Camelot Homes near Pima Road and Los Gatos Drive. White Horse will offer five new single-story floorplans

MAY 20 | WickedWineRun.com

MAY 27 | AZSaddlebreds.org

architecture with an

Mother’s Day Brunch

Wicked Wine Run

emphasis on indoor/

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale invites you to treat Mom to a “Day in Paris” this year. The resort is offering a Parisian-inspired brunch in the Talavera restaurant. While Mom is treated to a complimentary Kir Royale upon arrival, everyone can savor the delicious fare offered in the decadent brunch. After dining, gift Mom with an Orange Blossom Bliss treatment in the spa, inspired from the gardens of the famed French Palace of Versailles.

Attention wine-loving runners! WestWorld will host this wacky 5K run with celebratory wine at the finish. You’re encouraged to wear funky costumes and mascarade masks. After the run, stay, play and rock out with a live band, food trucks and wine tastings from award-winning vineyards and wineries.

Spring Southwest Classic Horse Show The Arizona Saddlebred Association presents their beautiful horses in a showy display at WestWorld. Known as the “peacocks” of the equine world for their grand, high-stepping gaits, Saddlebreds are usually a fan favorite and are sure to have the crowds “oohing” and “ahhing.”

outdoor living spaces on 50 half-acre lots. Homes will range in size from 4,000-6,000 sq. ft. and are priced starting from $1,559,900. Call The Luckys for a private tour.

CamelotHomes.com

2017

MAY 14 | FourSeasons.com/Scottsdale

m ay

featuring contemporized

Census Bureau: Maricopa County Fastest Growing in Country

How to Choose the Right Size Rug for Every Room

Source: AZCentral.com | By: Rebekah L. Sanders The Census Bureau says Arizona's Maricopa County has replaced Texas' Harris County as the county with the nation's highest annual population growth.

SPOTLIGHT ON

By: Alicia Brunker | Source: ArchitecturalDigest.com

new

& NOTEWORTHY

Maricopa County includes Phoenix and most of its suburbs, and its estimated population now tops 4.2 million.

Maricopa County gained more than 81,000 people between July 1, 2015, and July 1, 2016, an average daily increase of 222 people. Harris County had an increase of nearly 57,000, or about 155 per day on average.

Although the figures are a positive sign, one expert says Maricopa County continues to recover slower than normal from the 2008 housing crash.

"It certainly is good news. But we still are not seeing the type of growth that we've experienced in prior decades," said Rick Merritt, president of the economic consulting firm Elliott D. Pollack and Company in Scottsdale. "Every other recession we've been in, there's been significant growth immediately after. That's why it's known as the Great Recession.

It was so deep and difficult."

Maricopa County historically has added residents at a rate above 3 percent per year, Merritt said. The Census Bureau numbers show a county growth rate of 1.95 percent. Still, that's higher than the top 10 largest counties in the country, according to the Census.

Maricopa County gained most of its new residents by having more people relocate from elsewhere in the U.S. than leaving for other locations. Other contributors were natural growth — having more births than deaths — and international migration.

"People come here because of the weather. It has a good job base. It's an affordable place to live. There's a lot of high-tech industry here that helps to bring highly educated people here. There's lots of reasons people want to move to Maricopa County," Merritt said. "There's a shift from the Rust Belt in the North to the South and the Southwest," feeding states like Arizona, Nevada and Florida.

REAL E S TAT E

update

TierraMadreHorseSanctuary.org WHAT THEY DO:

Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary is just that…a sanctuary for horses. This facility in Cave Creek takes in homeless horses, injured horses, horses whose owners no longer want them, abused and neglected horses, old and sickly horses and more. With love and care, the staff and volunteers at Tierra Madre work tirelessly to provide a healthy and happy home to their equine wards. The facility has room for approximately 30 horses, and it’s generally at capacity at all times.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Volunteer Mornings are busy at the ranch with volunteers working hard scrubbing water tubs, digging out stalls, raking up hay, moving bales into carts, walking or grooming horses, turning crews out into the arena, feeding, and loving on each individual horse.

Donate or Sponsor a Horse Your one-time donation is appreciated or many choose to show their love for their favorite horse by helping to underwrite the costs of his or her life; to provide him or her with food, supplements, hoof care and the inevitable vet visits with a monthly or annual sponsorship.

Take a Horsemanship Class If you’re looking to learn about how a horse’s mind works along with how to approach, halter, groom, and walk horses, consider taking a horsemanship class. One hour sessions are a $25 donation per person, and each donation goes to fund horses’ hay, medical care, labor, and facility upkeep.

Plan and Run a Fundraiser From car washes to bake sales, skating nights to simply sitting outside of stores with a donation jar, every penny earned from these functions add up!

Use AmazonSmile When you shop through AmazonSmile, a portion of your purchase can go to them! Just go to https://smile.amazon.com/ and type in Rancho Tierra Madra Corp.

WHEN DESIGNING A ROOM, it's not uncommon to spend weeks, or even months, in search of the perfect furnishings. Ironically, a rug often comes as an afterthought.

According to interior designer Anne Hepfer, though, the rug should actually be one of the first objects selected when decorating a space. “A rug is one of the most important elements of a room,” Hepfer says. “It’s the showpiece that grabs your attention, and it dictates the mood and design for the rest of the space.”

Jean-Pierre Tortil, the global creative director for lauded carpet company House of Tai Ping, couldn’t agree more.

“The rug is the fifth wall of a room,” he says. “Yes, you decorate the walls, but the floor is absolutely crucial to a room’s design, and the rug acts as the anchor.”

KEEP IN MIND THE ROOM’S MEASUREMENTS “It’s my biggest pet peeve to see rooms with rugs the size of postage stamps,” says Hepfer. “I love for a rug to be perfectly scaled in a room. I measure a perimeter of show floor that is six to 14 inches off the baseboard to achieve that scale.”

CRAVEABLE COMFORT Now open at Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road, Liberty Station is the restaurant you go to when you’ve had your fill of kale and kombucha. Serving hearty comfort fare such as burgers, steaks, meat loaf, pork chops and fish & chips, this new endeavor uses locally sourced ingredients with regional touches.

Perhaps most fun is the

CREATE A COZY SANCTUARY IN THE BEDROOM “When placed underneath a bed, a rug should stick out about four to five feet on all three sides,” says Tortil. “I love round rugs or half-round rugs in the bedroom. The bed’s square shape and a circular rug contrast in shape—it’s absolutely beautiful.”

custom-made smoker

MAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM FOR FURNITURE

and chicken are smoked

“I’m not a fan of furniture legs falling off the rug or having half on and half off,” says Hepfer. “Unless it’s a sideboard, console, or another piece of furniture that is up against a wall and you want to flow furniture into the center of a space, a rug should be underneath all four legs.”

to their diners’ delight.

prominently displayed on the patio where delicious brisket, ribs

LibertyStationTavern.com

WHEN IN DOUBT, BIGGER IS ALWAYS BETTER “I personally recommend buying a big rug,” says Tortil. “When people have small spaces, they tend to put apartment-size furniture and a small rug in the room. To me, that is wrong. I would do the exact opposite and place a couple of big pieces of furniture in the room to give it depth, and then scale the rug to match the furniture.”

DIFFERENT SHAPES WORK FOR DIFFERENT ROOMS “A big round rug in a square room softens the edges,” says Tortil. The round shape is very elegant and brings a nice energy. For instance, I love having a circular rug in the entryway; it welcomes you to all the rooms right off the entrance and opens to different doors. On the other hand, if you have a room that is big enough, I like to create a separate corner with more of a freeform rug, like an animal hide, with one beautiful armchair or two armchairs and a little end table to create a very specific, glamorous spot.”

OPENING SOON A new gated community is in development by Camelot Homes near Pima Road and Los Gatos Drive. White Horse will offer five new single-story floorplans

MAY 20 | WickedWineRun.com

MAY 27 | AZSaddlebreds.org

architecture with an

Mother’s Day Brunch

Wicked Wine Run

emphasis on indoor/

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale invites you to treat Mom to a “Day in Paris” this year. The resort is offering a Parisian-inspired brunch in the Talavera restaurant. While Mom is treated to a complimentary Kir Royale upon arrival, everyone can savor the delicious fare offered in the decadent brunch. After dining, gift Mom with an Orange Blossom Bliss treatment in the spa, inspired from the gardens of the famed French Palace of Versailles.

Attention wine-loving runners! WestWorld will host this wacky 5K run with celebratory wine at the finish. You’re encouraged to wear funky costumes and mascarade masks. After the run, stay, play and rock out with a live band, food trucks and wine tastings from award-winning vineyards and wineries.

Spring Southwest Classic Horse Show The Arizona Saddlebred Association presents their beautiful horses in a showy display at WestWorld. Known as the “peacocks” of the equine world for their grand, high-stepping gaits, Saddlebreds are usually a fan favorite and are sure to have the crowds “oohing” and “ahhing.”

outdoor living spaces on 50 half-acre lots. Homes will range in size from 4,000-6,000 sq. ft. and are priced starting from $1,559,900. Call The Luckys for a private tour.

CamelotHomes.com

2017

MAY 14 | FourSeasons.com/Scottsdale

m ay

featuring contemporized

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TARADEL, LLC.

***************** ECRWSSEDDM**** Local Postal Customer

20 17

When it comes to the North Scottsdale lifestyle and area Real Estate, The Luckys are proud to be the eminent source for their clients.

Lisa | Matt | Laura

M A Y

With 100s of millions of dollars in sales under their belts, The Luckys are honored to be reputed as the most proficient and skilled in the industry.

602.320.8415 | Lucky@RussLyon.com View more luxury listings at LisaLucky.com

In This Issue

CELEBRATE MOM

Scottsdale Style!

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ________________ Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary REAL ESTATE UPDATE ________________ Maricopa County Fastest Growing in US

offered at

$1,575,000 ________

YOUR HOME ________________ Choosing the Right Size Rug for Every Room

MLS#5578345

This serene Santa Barbara-style home is like new. Built just a few years ago, this family home is spacious, luxurious and move-in ready. The floorplan offers three bedrooms, an office and 3.5 bathrooms; plus a beautiful great room and formal dining room. The designer kitchen features a commercial-grade gas cooktop and oven, farmhouse-style sink and a beautiful island bench.

There is a dining nook next to the kitchen and an open-plan living room with large sliding doors that open out to the poolside patio. The backyard has been designed for entertaining. There are two covered patios to choose from; plus a sunny poolside deck, sparkling pool and gorgeous views to boulder outcroppings.

11404 E Desert Troon Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Boulder Pass at Troon Village

AROUND TOWN ________________ Scottsdale Events to Enjoy in May

3 Bed + Office 3.5 Bath 3,809 SQ FT $1,575,000

NEW & NOTEWORTHY ________________ People, Places & Things to Know About FEATURED PROPERTY ________________ Serene and Private Setting

Sure, you can take dear Mom out for a lovely brunch on Mother’s Day this year – why not? It’s the perfect way to gather all of Mom’s loved ones together to share a delicious meal and a mimosa toast to the woman that everyone loves and appreciates. However, if you think Mom might be in the mood for, shall we say, an adventure – then take a cue from our ideas and suggestions for some not-so-traditional ways to show Mom a good time this Mother’s Day. Besides, with all of Scottsdale’s entertainment options, it’d be a shame not to help Mom experience this city’s abundant offerings!

For the Artsy Mom: How about a hands-on painting class in the morning– beer, wine or champagne included! – at The Brush Bar, then an afternoon spent browsing works at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

For the Outdoorsy Mom: Take Mom on a scenic 2.5-hour ride through the lush Sonoran Desert in a military-grade off-road vehicle with Desert Off Road Tours. Search for wildlife and hear about the fascinating history of the area with your professional guide.

For the Animal Lover Mom: Between the beautiful new Odysea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland and the complex’s newest adventure, Dolphinaris; Mom can get up-close and personal with a variety of animals. From a Penguin Interaction program, to strolling among thousands of flittering butterflies, to swimming with dolphins, Mom is sure to get her fauna fix.

For the Clever Mom: Gather up the whole crew (kids too!) and put your wits to the test at Escape the Room AZ. This interactive real-life brainteaser has guests find hidden objects, figure out clues and

CORPORATE OFFICE:

CONTACT:

The Luckys North Scottsdale 7669 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602.320.8415 Lucky@RussLyon.com LisaLucky.com

solve puzzles to earn their freedom from the locked room. Hurry, your group must solve the challenges within 60 minutes to win the game!

For the DIY Mom: And we mean do-it-yourself Mother’s Day brunch!

Yes that’s right, Classic Cooking Academy’s chef instructor will teach your group how to create a delectable brunch meal – all of which you’ll be enjoying as the end-of-class reward.

For the Motorhead Mom: Well, maybe a tame type of motor – we’re talking Segways here. Scottsdale Segway Tours offers fun guided tours of Old Town, complete with an entertaining guide, helmets and headsets. There’s even an option to tour at night, complete with a sunset departure and twinkling city lights.