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R EAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFEST YLES | JULY 2016

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AFTER-DINNER DRINKS

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CELEBRITY GOLF SIGHTINGS

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PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ

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Managing Editor KEVIN S. MACMILLAN Contributing Editor CAITLIN ROW Design Team Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA Art Direction & Design MALISA SAMSEL Contributing Writers AMELIA RICHMOND

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KALEB M. ROEDEL

A look inside The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe’s newest lakeside luxury property

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10 GRATEFUL GARDENS

Learn about top design trends from Revive Interior Design’s Jessie Marchesseau

JESSIE MARCHESSEAU Peter Fain, a bartender at Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats (pictured), recommends describing preferences in mouth feel, weightiness and alcohol level when ordering a drink. COURTESY MOODY’S BISTRO BAR & BEATS

What plants can add beauty and thrive around your mountain home?

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Contributing Photographers HOWARD HAWK

22 CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS

A sneak peek at the 2016 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament

26 GOOD LIBATIONS Ordering an afterdinner drink is an art all on its own

HOT TAHOE, SUMMER IN THE CITY…

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A look inside a renovated home on Dollar Point. Design

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ummer is in high gear here at Lake Tahoe, which means outdoor projects, gardening endeavors and backyard patio parties. With our streams and rivers flowing strong this summer thanks to a great winter that featured more than 500 inches of snow, it’s a welcoming sight to see a few more flowers and a lot more greenery adorning Tahoe homes and walkways this June and July.

But, looks can be deceiving — the state of California is still considered by law to be in a drought (and even if it’s not law, Nevada is very much also in drought-like conditions), and several regional water restrictions are in place, so it’s very important for everyone living and visiting here at Lake Tahoe to remember that.

With that in mind, conserving water and gardening responsibly is one key area of focus in this month’s edition of Lake Tahoe Home. For example, on Page 10, you can read from author Amelia Richmond on how local nurseries are promoting a scientific approach to gardening in the mountains. And, take some notes on Page 20 from the folks at the Truckee Donner Public Utility District, who offer many helpful hints on how to conserve water — and money! — during the hot Tahoe summer.

So take a hint from classic rock band The Lovin Spoonful, which famously belted these lyrics 50 years ago during the summer of 1966 — “Hot town, summer in the city / Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty” — and let’s all get down to business conserving our Tahoe water this summer.

Kevin MacMillan is managing editor of Lake Tahoe Home, Tahoe Magazine and SierraSun.com. Have feedback or ideas about Lake Tahoe Home? Shoot him an email at kmacmillan@sierrasun.com.

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Below is a snapshot of various real estate sales and activity from the Tahoe-Truckee region in May 2016

INCLINE VILLAGE/ CRYSTAL BAY (NV)

$950,000 Median sale price, single-family homes

$1.185 MILLION Average sold price, single-family homes

$3.35 MILLION

Highest sold price, single-family homes

TRUCKEE & LAKE TAHOE (CA)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (CA)

673

Number of single-family homes sold

$379,500

Median sale price, single-family homes

$848,000

Median sale price, single-family homes in the Tahoe Keys

EAST SHORE TAHOE (NV)

106

Number of single-family homes sold

24

Number of condos sold

$103,301,823

Total dollar volume of sales of all dwellings in this region

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$3,841,644

Total dollar volume of 3 single-family homes sold

$540,000

Median sale price, singlefamily homes

$4,464,000 Total dollar volume of 6 condos sold

* All the MLS information on this page is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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‘No detail left undone’ $27.5 million home among many featured at 20th Annual Luxury Tahoe Estates Tour

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purchasers and real estate professionals from across the American West made their way to Lake Tahoe the last week of June when Chase International rolled out the red carpet for its long-running, exclusive 20th ANNUAL LUXURY TAHOE ESTATES TOUR. The June 23 tour was by invitation only, with attendees traveling around the lake to view 21 Chase property listings that ranged in price from $1,799,000 to a $27.5 million home on nine acres on the East Shore. Also featured was a $23.9 million home on the West Shore.

Chase International launched this tour of homes two decades ago, creating an opportunity to connect highend properties with an elite clientele, select brokers, architects and builders.

“The Chase International Tahoe Estates Tour is our flagship event, which showcases how we approach the Tahoe luxury market with no detail left undone,” said Shari Chase, CEO and founder of Chase International.

“From creatively designed invitations and a beautifully printed catalog, to an innovative electronic registration system and impeccably prepared cuisine, it was a highly polished affair. Through Chase’s exclusive network, dozens of top luxury brokers were brought in from the Bay Area to view our firm’s offerings of Tahoe estates.”

Chase utilized the Tahoe Estates Tour to host fellow Bay Area Artisan Group members for a luxury real estate symposium and networking

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From left, Ellie McIntire, Susanna Gascoine and Ken Farley, with Chase International, during the June 23 tour at 1640 South Peak Drive in Glenbrook, on Tahoe’s Nevada side. left: From left, John Karnay of Grubb Co., Shari Chase of Chase International, Paul Bailey of Bailey Properties, Heidi Rickerd-Rizzo of Terra Firma Global Partners, and Wes Burk of Patterson Realty.

event that was held June 24 at the Edgewood Golf Club.

The Artisan Group is an alliance of premier independent real estate firms throughout California and Northern Nevada.

More than 75 top luxury brokers attended from Santa Barbara, Carmel and the Bay Area.

The symposium included a comprehensive presentation addressing the nuances and refinements of working in the

luxury niche market.

The keynote speaker was Alf Nucifora, chairman of the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Nucifora presented an inside look into the mind of today’s affluent consumer and detailed the trends driving the market segment.

Following the presentation was a panel discussion consisting of premier agents sharing their insights and effective strategies.

“The tour provides insight and experience with an incomparable product,” said Paul Bailey of Bailey Properties in Aptos. “Partnering with Chase International through the Artisan Group allows us to assist our clients via direct referrals

with knowledgeable professionals.

This two-day tour and symposium was an excellent example of agents working together to provide the most comprehensive service to our clients possible.”

Preferred partners of the Chase Luxury Tahoe Estates Tour included SurfAir, Malibu Boats, Movement Mortgage, Signature Title and Mountain Living magazine.

Headquartered at Lake Tahoe since 1986, with 10 offices in the Tahoe-Truckee-Northern Nevada region — and one in London — Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handle a large share of the country’s property. Visit chaseinternational. com to learn more.

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NORTH LAKE TAHOE

A clean & modern aesthetic Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe lakefront project to offer one-of-a-kind luxury resort experience

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Nevada at Northstar California Resort, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers direct access to an array of mountain activities — from skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking and hiking — along with some of the best high-end amenities the entire region can offer (seriously, if you’ve never dined at the Manzanita restaurant inside the Ritz, then stop right now

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and make a reservation).

Come summer 2017, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe — the first and only AAA Five Diamond resort in the Tahoe-Truckee region — will also grant its visitors access to the area’s main attraction.

The sparkling blue “Jewel of the Sierra.”

Lake Tahoe.

On June 8, the Ritz-Carlton broke ground on construction of a new lakefront project slated

to open its doors next summer in Tahoe Vista: the Lake Club.

Designed by local architect Clare Walton, the Lake Club will be a multi-level dining and bar facility with floor-toceiling glass windows, allowing visitors panoramic views of the breathtaking lake while they wine, dine and unwind.

In all, the facility will feature a 650-square-foot indoor gathering area and bar, a 600-square-foot ground-floor

A rendering of the Lake Club, which will be located at 7170 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe Vista, Calif.

dining terrace and a 950-squarefoot upper-level dining deck.

What’s more, the club will be equipped with an outdoor whirlpool, fire pit and barbecue as well as modern showers and changing facilities.

“Our intention is to create a space that complements the rugged landscape with a clean,

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by KALEB M. ROEDEL

OUR INTENTION IS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT COMPLEMENTS THE RUGGED LANDSCAPE WITH A CLEAN, MODERN AESTHETIC.”

A rendering of the Lake Club, which includes an outdoor fire pit and barbecue.

— CLARE WALTON, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT AT TAHOE CITY-BASED WALTON ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING

A rendering of the upper-level floor of the Lake Club.

THE LAKE CLUB WILL FEATURE: • Indoor gathering area and bar • Ground-floor dining terrace • Upper-level dining deck • Expansive lawn area • Direct beach access to Lake Tahoe • Private boat pier with buoys • Outdoor whirlpool, fire pit and barbecue • Modern showers and changing facilities • Storage facilities to house kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, etc.

Learn more: Visit ritzcarlton. com/LakeTahoe for information on the Lake Club and everything else about the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.

modern aesthetic,” said Walton, principal architect of Tahoe City-based Walton Architecture + Engineering. “The transparency of our design allows guests to connect immediately with the setting and flow seamlessly between interior and exterior social gathering spaces.”

Set on an expansive 2,000-square-foot lawn area that stretches to the water’s edge, the Lake Club will allow guests access to the beach and an

adjacent boat pier, offering a slew of summer recreational activities and water sports — kayaking, waterskiing, parasailing and more.

“The launch of the Lake Club will provide our guests with luxury amenities and private access to Lake Tahoe, along with limitless summer recreational activities,” said Joseph Mattioli, general manager of the RitzCarlton, Lake Tahoe. “The addition of the Lake Club will allow the Ritz-Carlton to offer

a one-of-a-kind luxury resort experience, one that includes both direct access to the mountain and to the lake, a first for the Lake Tahoe region.”

The Lake Club will be located at 7170 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe Vista, a quaint hamlet on Tahoe’s North Shore, located between Kings Beach and Tahoe City. With construction underway, The Lake Club is slated to open its doors in the summer of 2017.

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Nels Garden Center in South Lake Tahoe can help you find the best plants for your mountain home.

PLANTING THE SEED It’s summer gardening season at Lake Tahoe — which native plants will thrive around your mountain home?

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way with plants. I am not one of these people.

I’ve killed a succulent.

To make matters worse, I was living in San Diego at the time, where plants thrive.

You can grow pretty much anything on the Southern California coast, but the same cannot be said for our rugged and unforgiving mountain climate.

And yet, plenty of plants grow in our region. The key is knowing

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which plants will thrive and add beauty to your mountain home — and for the inside scoop, there’s no better resource than local nurseries and garden centers.

Eric Larusson, co-owner of Villager Nursery in Truckee, is a plant guy. As a certified arborist, his passion is backed by degrees in molecular biology, botany, horticulture and agriculture. He and his business partner, Rob VanDyke, believe in a scientific approach

to gardening in the mountains.

“We get to geek out experimenting with everything,” said Larusson as he walks me on a tour of Villager Nursery.

“We look at all the variables, such as where this plant is from — for instance the mountains of Iran. The temperatures really fluctuate there, but it never gets that cold and it’s really dry, so we’ll see how it does here.”

As Larusson puts it, his job is to kill plants so his customers

don’t have to: “We’ve killed thousands of plants to figure out what grows well here. That’s my job, so we can offer beenthere recommendations.”

Villager Nursery stocks plants from northern Greenland, Mongolia, Siberia, the Alps, Caucasus and Himalaya, among hundreds of other harsh climates you wouldn’t pick for a beach vacation.

According to Larusson, the top causes of plant

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demise in our region are underwatering, overwatering, freezing and wildlife.

From Pansies to Perennials While death by watering, or lack there of, can be attributed to user error, late frosts kill plants tended by even the most seasoned high altitude gardeners. Larusson notes we had exactly six nights without frost in 1993.

One solution? Choosing hardy and native plants.

For resilient, colorful annuals in our region that love full sun, Larusson suggests looking to pansies, calendula, violas, dianthus, English primrose and snapdragons.

“You could plant these flowers in February and they would be fine,” said Larusson.

Continuing his list with full-sun flowers that thrive in summer and can survive a light frost, Larusson suggests annuals such as calibrachoa, Sutera cordata, Victoria or

Mystic Spires salvia, and Laguna lobelias. He also adds perennials like peonies and Geranium Rozanne, recognized as “Perennial Plant of the Year” in 2008.

“Often, beginners want to plan marigolds in April,” said Autumn Osmus, garden center manager at Nels Garden Center in South Lake Tahoe, “but the flowers turn black as soon as it freezes.”

Like Larusson, Osmus also recommends pansies, violas and perennials as hardy plants well suited for novice gardeners.

Noting her love of native plants, she suggests lupine, columbine, bleeding hearts and yarrow as flowers “you can’t kill.”

Since 1984, Eric Larusson has been with Villager Nursery in Truckee, specializing in Sierra, Great Basin and Rocky Mountain native plants as well as extreme cold and droughtadapted plants.

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IT’S IMPORTANT TO ADD ORGANIC MATTER TO BUILD UP THE SOIL BEFORE PLANTING.” — AUTUMN OSMUS, NELS GARDEN CENTER

Finding The Right Mix Osmus outlines home gardening in three easy steps: soil, sun and wildlife protection.

For soil, she stresses the importance of adding organic matter and organic compost to the soil, as well as adequate water, which varies by plant.

“In our region, our soil is basically decomposed granite,” she says. “It’s important to add organic matter to build up the soil before planting.”

For protection from local wildlife, Osmus recommends organic repellent or growing plants that naturally deter

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PHOTOS: AMELIA RICHMOND

photos clockwise from left: Edible plants such as lettuce and mesclun mixes can be great additions to flower arrangements; Native Sierra tiger lilies and leopard lilies are tougher than they look; Hardy and resistant to light frosts, Geranium Roxanne was recognized as Perennial Plant of the Year in 2008.

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animals and pests. Organic repellents can consist of nasal and respiratory repellents, including some made from cayenne pepper, to repellents containing predatory urine.

Some plant repellents are poisonous, such as foxglove and Oriental poppy, but many natural plant repellents are herbs, including catmint, oregano and sage, which have the added benefit of spicing up your meals.

In addition to repelling pests and putting food on the table, mixing edibles and flowers can

also create “companion plant” arrangements for symbiotic relationships. Borage, also known as starflower, attracts bees that help pollinate squash, while marigolds deter round worms from tomato plants and carrots produce basil-aiding nitrogen.

Trending Toward Edible Plants Larusson has seen a cultural shift toward sustainable and edible landscaping in the past five years. While the industry saw small bumps in vegetable sales in the ‘80s and again in the mid ‘90s, both were short lasted. This time, he says, the recent trend toward planting edibles seems to be sticking.

If you have thriving shadeloving flowers in your garden and want to plant edibles, Larusson recommends Bulls Blood beets, chard, mesclun mix and Red Sails lettuce for their hardiness and color.

As I continued to tour the nursery with Larusson, I stop by a stunning orange flower I’m certain I would kill within minutes of owning.

Larusson tells me Lilium Parvum, known as Sierra tiger lily or Alpine lily, is actually extremely resilient. The lily is a native wildflower found in meadows around Lake Tahoe, and it survives extremely well in home gardens when provided adequate shade and heavy watering.

I had expected to find a short list of go-to mountain plants capable of surviving summer frosts and high levels of user error, but in these local nurseries I’m surrounded by the hundreds of flourishing flowers, vines, herbs and vegetables.

I think back to Larusson’s decades of research experimenting with plants from the harshest corners of the earth. If a plant can survive in Siberia, perhaps it can survive on my porch.

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“Interior design should be about the personality and lifestyle of the person living in the space, not me as the designer,” she said. “I’m open to whatever my clients need and want, and then try to guide them in the best direction accordingly.”

Home staging is also an enjoyed service for Marchesseau.

“As a Realtor for more than a decade, I have a lot of insight into the local real estate market and what buyers are looking for,” she explained. “I started staging homes while working in real estate and knew I wanted to continue to do it in my design business. It’s one of my favorite services to perform.”

Learn more about Revive Interior Design by way of a Q-and-A with Lake Tahoe Home below:

located in Meyers near Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, offers a variety of services — custom interior design, real estate staging, price-fixed design packages for those needing a little creative direction, and digital solutions.

According to owner/operator Jessie Marchesseau, she’s worked in the design industry for most of the last decade and recently started her own business, launching Revive Interior Design in 2016. She’s also worked as a licenced Realtor for more than 10 years in the Tahoe region.

“I moved to Tahoe from Montana in 2000, fell in love with the area and never left,” she said.

“I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from University of Nevada, Reno, and am an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers. I serve Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood, Minden,

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above: Revive Interior Design offers services ranging from custom interior design to updates on a budget. left: Jessie Marchesseau

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Gardnerville and the Carson Valley.

“I offer full-service interior design for remodels and furnishing homes, as well as smaller pre-packaged design services such as paint-color consults and in-home design work sessions. I also offer new seasonal packages every few months to give clients an opportunity to freshen up rooms without investing a lot of money.”

Regarding design specialties, Marchesseau doesn’t like to paint herself into a corner.

What is the most important advice you would give to someone thinking about remodeling his or her Tahoe home this summer? revive interior design : Give it time. In Tahoe, summer is building season and everyone in the industry is busy. Contractors, carpenters, tradesmen and designers all have multiple projects on the table so it’s important to be patient. lth : What are a few of the newest trends in 2016 in interior design that homeowners should consider when eyeing an upgrade? rid : In the kitchen, trends are moving away from the stainless steel appliances of the last several years. We’re seeing some pretty grays, matte black and even black

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stainless appliances. Marble is another hit right now. It’s such an elegant and timeless look; you really can’t go wrong with it. Marble is always in style. And when you’re putting a significant amount of money into a remodel, you want to know it’s going to look terrific. Another hip trend is the color white. It could be white kitchen cabinets, all-white bedding or white subway tile in your bathroom or on your backsplash. Again, it’s classic and practically timeless.

Simple design with clean lines and minimal feel is a design concept often used by Jessie Marchesseau.

lth : What do you like about home décor and interior design when it comes to mountain homes, versus those in lower-elevation areas? rid : Being in the mountains allows us to create warm and cozy interiors. You can have amazing fireplaces as the focal point of our rooms and then fill those rooms with wonderful textures and natural materials inspired by our surroundings — like wood, stone and even fur.

This type of ambiance doesn’t work well at lower elevations.

lth : What is your favorite fresh design concept for 2016? rid : I’m seeing a lot of excitement about Scandinavian design, which I think has a great aesthetic. It’s simple and airy, with clean lines and a minimal feel. It also features a nod toward the environment and it incorporates beautiful, natural materials. You can really incorporate it into mountain design well.

Mountain-focused design allows for creation of cozy, warm interiors.

lth : Which area or section of a home do you prefer to work on when it comes to renovating? rid : I think bathrooms can be the most fun, especially powder rooms. You can interject so much personality into these small spaces. Since people don’t spend extended periods of time here, you can get creative and even go a little over the top without it being overwhelming or getting old quickly.

To learn more about Revive Interior Design, visit reviveinteriordesign. com or call 530-539-4030.

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love a home suitable for Architectural Digest but feel it’s beyond our reach. Is it possible to have a luxury home without spending a fortune?

We consulted some of Tahoe’s top interior design experts to learn how to get a luxury look on a budget.

INVEST IN THE SHELL The first step, according to Justine Macfee, creative director at Catherine Macfee Interior Design in Truckee, is starting with the room’s shell.

“Make sure you have a great paint color and flooring you love,” she says.

“If you’re going to invest in something, invest in the bones of the space.”

To keep costs down, Marcio Decker, principal designer and co-owner of Aspen Leaf Interiors in Truckee, suggests focusing on a few rooms that will have the most impact in your home.

“Put emphasis on the areas that will really show your efforts, such as the living room, master bedroom and dining room,” she offers.

“These are the areas where you can focus your dollar amount.”

When it comes to color, Elisa DiNallo of DiNallo Designs in Truckee emphasizes the importance of carefully choosing the colors for your space.

This is one decision where it really pays to be thoughtful or to consult a professional: “A sophisticated room uses color very consciously, whether it’s bright and bold or soft and elegant. You want to have color in your room, but you don’t always want to have it in your face.”

Once you have your shell, the designers recommend investing in what Macfee calls your “core workhorse pieces,” such as your dining room table and sofa.

These pieces should be quality, comfortable pieces that you love, as they get a lot of use and serve as your foundation in each room.

A look inside a Lake Tahoe lakefront home.

Design by Catherine Macfee Interior Design.

H O W TO B R I N G Y O U R R O O M TO COMPLETION: Declutter!

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Personal layers on top of core furniture pieces

LUXURY AS A SENSE OF COMPLE TION So once you love the wall paint and your comfortable, quality sofa, it’s time to bring the room together.

We asked the designers, “what is it about a room that makes it feel luxurious?” Is it just a large price tag and high-end pieces, or do we respond to something else in the presence of a well-designed space?

Macfee offers an answer: “Luxury is a sense of completion.

Does everything have a place?

Is it full enough of a space?”

At a basic level, Macfee distills this down to mean that every room should have a focus, be well balanced, with great lighting and finishing touches.

“It’s all about balance and composition,” she adds. “What I love to do is make sure ever corner, every nook has its own vignette and is brought to completion.”

To create a “full” sense of completion, Macfee recommends creating personal layers on top of your core pieces using things like books, accessories, artwork and personal items you love.

TOP: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: CATHERINE MACFEE INTERIOR DESIGN // BOTTOM: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: DINALLO DESIGNS

DECLUT TER, DECLUT TER, DECLUT TER Good news for your wallet: The next step to a luxury home is free — maybe even profitable if you’re savvy with eBay or yard sales.

“Declutter, declutter, declutter!,” says DiNallo. “Then you can see what you have. You really don’t need much.”

Macfee says that more times than not, clutter is the biggest problem her clients face: “Clutter is the number one thing that makes homes feel un-luxurious.

People tend to live with clutter when they get busy. Simplify, and it’s more luxurious living.”

DiNallo echoes the sentiments, noting one piece making a statement is much more powerful than thirty “knick-knacky items” in the room.

“There’s great value in empty spaces,” she says. “Think of music. Think of the silence. The empty space creates drama.”

Not sure if what qualifies as clutter? Macfee makes it simple: “Surround yourself with things you love. If you don’t love it then it’s clutter. Get rid of it, or hide it if you can’t.”

A redesigned Donner Lake retreat. Design by Aspen Leaf Interiors.

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Decker advises mixing discount pieces with custom-made pieces for a sophisticated look.

“It’s not opening a catalog and buying everything in there — it doesn’t matter how much it costs,” she says. “The luxury look comes from using the elements you have to work with and using your abilities to put it all together.”

SOME THING THAT SPEAKS ‘ST YLE’ DiNallo, who has a passion for incorporating found objects in modern spaces, recommends using unique elements to make a statement in each room.

“Something that makes a statement will look richer,” she says. “Look for something that speaks ‘style.’ Something that has personality and that appeals to you.

Something that you’re drawn to.”

Key pieces Macfee recommends to bring a room to completion are rugs, window treatments, great lighting, art and accessories — used to create “the whole

IF YOU’RE GOING TO INVEST IN SOMETHING, INVEST IN THE BONES OF THE SPACE.” JUSTINE MACFEE, CATHERINE MACFEE INTERIOR DESIGN

vignette, all the way through.”

She adds you can create a sense of discovery in a room by curating your things into mini collections, and stresses the life a rug brings to a room: “Rugs are a key element that people often overlook or are terrified of. It is possible to get a great rug at an affordable price — check places like World Market or vintage marketplaces.”

Decker refers to scale, color and lighting as the key design pillars — highlighting the importance of using layers of light in designing a sophisticated space.

Macfee echoes the critical importance of great lighting. She recommends bringing light down to a “human level,” cautioning against the use of overhead lights, except in the case of statement pieces like chandeliers.

DiNallo similarly suggests using different levels of lighting, adding the layers are a great way to create texture in a room.

To achieve layered lighting, start by adding lights that create

mood and spaces within the room, such as can lighting, directional art lights, task lights, pendants and chandeliers. Then layer in floor lamps and table lamps. The designers add that dimmers on lights are also great to have.

THE BOT TOM LINE While we might think of luxury as expensive and austere, each designer emphasizes the importance of comfort, functionality, and designing a space around things you love.

What separates the luxurious home from the ordinary house next door is not an outrageous price tag after all — but careful planning, a lack of clutter and thoughtful attention to detail.

Act as a curator for your home, selecting things you love and removing the rest. It’s your space after all, and true luxury is being able to enjoy it.

“Everything in your home should make you happy and represent a piece of you,” says Macfee.

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MOUNTAIN LIVING

CREATIVE CONSERVATION Top seven ways to save water — and money — this summer at Lake Tahoe

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brought welcome snow to the TruckeeTahoe region, California is still considered to be in a severe drought, so it’s important to save water, especially in the summer months — and it’s a good way to save money, too.

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District has seven easy ways to save water outside

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this summer, where proper gardening and watering can really add up, especially in the semi-arid Sierra environment: 1. Water low and slow: Low volumes of water over long periods of time get deeper into the soil where it won’t run off or evaporate, and will encourage plants to send roots deeper.

Automatic drip irrigation or

multi-stream, multi-trajectory overhead sprinklers make for the most efficient use of water.

2. Cycle and soak: Give the water a chance to soak in rather than run off by breaking up watering into segments. So for example, turn a 30-minute watering cycle into three ten-minute cycles with 30 minute breaks in between.

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Organic mulch provides nutrients to the plants in your garden, while helping conserve water.

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cycle and soak program to make this automatic.

3. Check your sprinklers: Leaks aren’t helping anybody, so make sure to check regularly and repair broken, tilted, clogged or misaligned sprinklers that are watering the sidewalk or fence instead of your plants. It’ll keep the garden looking better too.

4. Mulch, mulch, mulch: Organic mulch not only improves the soil for plant health, it also retains moisture much longer. It acts as a sunscreen, a windbreaker, a weed deterrent and provides nutrients to the plants. Aim for two to three inches.

needed. Often plants with silver or gray foliage are better suited to dry environments.

Swing by the Truckee Donner PUD Conservation Garden to see some examples.

7. Give trees top priority: When setting up irrigation, make sure trees don’t get ignored — they’ve got deep roots, and are harder to replace than a lawn or flowers.

To find out more, swing by the Truckee Donner PUD to see our conservation garden at 11570 Donner Pass Road, go to tdpud. org, or contact your local water provider or utility district.

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WHEN THE STARS COME OUT

Star-studded field of athletes, celebrities makes American Century Championship the signature summer event at Lake Tahoe

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ver the course of

nearly three decades, the American Century Championship has become the premier celebrity golf tournament in the country.

The ACC’s star-studded field of athletes and celebrities sets it apart from the rest — and makes it the signature summer event in Tahoe.

“It’s a blast,” first-time participant and entertainment superstar Justin Timberlake said after playing in 2015. “What an event.”

Last year’s tournament drew a record attendance of

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40,901 on the course and on boats in the water off the 17th hole — largely in part to the debut of Timberlake, who had large galleries wherever he went at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Stateline, off Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

Timberlake has signed on to play at this year’s ACC, which will be held July 19-24 at the pristine course nestled against the South Shore known for its breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. The course is set to add to its luxury feel with the completion of the Lodge at

Edgewood Tahoe in summer 2017 — a 154-room lakefront hotel with resort amenities.

With the 27th edition of the tournament set to tee off, here’s a look at some the fan favorites and mainstays who make the event about more than golf: The Founding Four Four players have brought their games to Lake Tahoe every year since the tournament’s

top: Edgewood Tahoe’s clubhouse is nestled against Lake Tahoe, and features a pair of high-end dining options along with a pro shop. above: Fans line the 17th hole at the 2015 American Century Championship to get a glimpse of their favorite stars. The celebrity golf tournament returns to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course for a 27th edition in July, and has become the premier event of its kind in the nation.

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WINNER, WINNER Here’s a look at the past five winners of the three-round tournament, including their final scores (using the Stableford scoring format): 2015: Mark Mulder (26, 26, 30 - 82) 2014: Mark Rypien (22, 21, 33 - 76) 2013: Billy Joe Tolliver (17, 25, 25 - 67) 2012: Dan Quinn (20-20-26 - 66) 2011: Jack Wagner (29-23-28 - 80) Learn more: Visit american centurychampionship.com for a full lineup and much more information on the 2016 tournament.

inception in 1990. John Elway, Mike Eruzione, Jim McMahon and Jack Wagner are the tournament’s founding foursome, and are scheduled to make their 27th appearance at the ACC this July.

“Obviously I don’t come back because of my golf game, I come back because I just love being around the events and the people that are associated with it,” said Eruzione, known for captaining the 1980 U.S. hockey team that authored the “Miracle on Ice.” Wagner has won the tournament twice, and the actor best known for his role as Frisco Jones on “General Hospital” is always near the top of the leaderboard. He’s also a pretty big hit with the ladies.

Elway, the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the Denver Broncos, and Eurizone are athletes whose celebrity status hasn’t faded since first appearing in the tournament. McMahon, the flamboyant quarterback

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remembered for helping shuffle the Chicago Bears to a 1985 Super Bowl win, is best known for his on-course outfits, which always lack one element - shoes.

Sir Charles For the Round Mound of Rebound, playing in the tournament is definitely not about the golf. He played in the 2015 tournament despite a bad hip that left him noticeably hobbled on the course, and hacked his way to a second-to-last finish.

“This is my favorite week of the year,” Barkley said. “I circle this week on the calendar (before anything else). I’m never concerned on how well I play. I come and have a blast.”

Barkley gives the galleries a laugh with his wit and trademark swing that features a large hitch on the way back down — and sometimes only requires one hand. The NBA Hall of Famer also has a created a strong connection to the area with his generosity over the years, including donations in 2007 and 2008 following the Angora fire.

Jerry Rice The greatest receiver in NFL history is always a celebrity golf hit. A Northern California fan favorite from his legendary playing days with the San Francisco 49ers, Rice has appeared at the tournament every year since 1996, and he plays to the crowd at every opportunity.

At last year’s tournament, Rice more than held his own during the last two rounds while paired with Timberlake and fellow entertainer Alfonso Ribeiro (of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” fame). Whatever Rice did at Edgewood Tahoe last year, he had a cigar parked in his mouth; and along with it a constant display of swagger.

Kevin Nealon The actor and comedian best known as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” has been a tournament mainstay since 2000, and is always ready to have a good time. Nealon had his own fan club at last year’s tournament, and wasn’t shy about quenching his thirst on the beach near the 17th hole.

Nealon called himself the ACC’s “social media ambassador” during the event last year, and made his fellow golfers sweat by putting them up to a lie detector test. Barkley, Larry the Cable Guy, Brandi Chastain, Rob Riggle, Willie Robertson and Ray Romano were among those put to the test.

Aaron Rodgers Ever since his rookie year in the NFL, the Northern California native and former Cal Bear has teed it up at Edgewood. The now twotime MVP quarterback always attracts a big following from hometown fans and Green Bay Packer faithful alike.

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THE ART OF THE AFTER-DINNER DRINK Wind down a decadent dinner with these tips from Tahoe-Truckee bartenders

by EMILY STOTT

plates are cleared, the dessert menus brought out, and the conversation still going, it’s time to linger a while longer over something indulgent.

Desserts may be the cure for a sweet tooth, but a carefully chosen after-dinner drink will provide the true proverbial cherry on top of the meal.

Whiskey With several regions of distilleries in Scotland to choose from, scotch offers a range of flavor notes. Those who are introducing themselves to scotch could look for selections from the Lowlands.

Lowland scotches tend to be light, fresh and, because unpeated malt is used, not smoky. A fruitier flavor can be found in Speyside scotch, which also has notes of vanilla and honey.

Scotch from Islay pulls salty flavors from the nearby sea into its peaty and bold taste.

The Highlands, which is the largest region for distilling, have a wider variety of offerings.

Some are sweet while others are peaty, but most have a firm and sometimes spicy flavor.

Irish whiskeys are distilled three times to scotch’s two, which makes for a much smoother and lighter drink. Irish whiskey also comes without the smoky and earthy flavors.

On this side of the pond, America produces several styles of whiskey. The most popular, bourbon, has vanilla and caramel

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Rina Parsley, of the Lone Eagle Grille (pictured), suggests diners tell their server what type of alcohol they prefer along with flavor preferences.

IT’S FUN FOR BARTENDERS TO TURN PEOPLE ON TO NEW THINGS. IT’S MORE THAN TASTING AND DRINKING — IT’S PART OF OUR CULTURE.” MELISSA GIBSON-TAYLOR, BARTENDER AT RIVA GRILL IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

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notes, as well as oak flavors from the barrels it’s aged in.

Those looking for something a little fruitier and spicier should look for rye whiskies.

Peter Fain, a bartender at Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats in Truckee, recommends a single ice cube for whiskey orders to help take the heat off the flavor and make it more palatable.

“When they’re at room temperature, they’re hot and boozy,” he said.

Fain also urges diners to try a whiskey sour or another whiskey-based cocktail after dinner because it gives a dessert feel without being as heavy.

Melissa Gibson-Taylor, a bartender at Riva Grill on the Lake in South Lake Tahoe, often recommends an Irish coffee after dinner to help diners from getting sleepy after their meal.

Brandy Brandy is produced by distilling wine and offers a sweeter flavor than other liquors. Brandy can be made from any fruit wine, though the two more commonly known regions that produce this spirit, Cognac and Armagnac, use grapes.

Both these regions require that their brandies be made with specific varieties of white wine grapes. Because it has been distilled twice, Cognac tends to be smoother, with nutty and floral notes.

Armagnac, which is distilled once and then aged longer in oak barrels, provides a bolder flavor, with vanilla and dried fruit. Other brandies made across the world are distilled from a variety of fruits. Their flavors will be more dependent on the fruit used.

Wine Fortified wine and dessert wines make for a popular after-dinner drink as their sweetness provides a dessert-like tasting experience.

Fortified wines, such as port, sherry and madeira, are wines that have had a distilled spirit mixed in. Port, a red wine from Portugal, is generally very sweet, dark and rich. Sherry and madeira are available in a range of dry to sweet.

Fain advises that because

photos clockwise from top: Brandy is often served slightly warm to bring out more flavors; Scotch is distilled in several regions, each providing a different flavor profile; Fortified wines are a popular digestif.

wines have a shelf life, fortified wines are often a smart order because they last longer after being opened.

According to Fain, diners can call on their non-dessert wine preferences to help order a dessert wine. Zinfandel fans would enjoy port, chardonnay fans sauternes, and sauvignon blanc fans tokay/tokaj, he said.

Sweet wine and sparkling dessert wine are made from sweeter grapes, and offer a more refreshing after-dinner drink. Because they do not have a spirit added in, they also have less alcohol content than fortified wines.

A Few More Traditionally, after-dinner drinks are meant to serve as a digestif (i.e. to aid digestion). While fortified wines and brandies fit this bill, there are a few other options for diners who may not desire something as sweet or complex.

Rina Parsley, a bartender at Lone Eagle Grille in Incline Village, said she often serves sambuca, an anise-flavored liqueur.

Gibson-Taylor said she recommends amaro, an herbal liquer with an earthy flavor, because it helps with stomach aches.

“It’s an acquired taste but it’s amazing,” she said.

Meal Pairing The art of ordering an afterdinner drink is making a selection that will complement

example, port does well with chocolate, creme brulee, ice cream and other heartier desserts.

“It’s almost best to have a piece of chocolate when you drink port,” said Gibson-Taylor.

She also said she recommends moscato, a sweet white wine, with desserts that are light and fruity, such as tarts.

the rest of your meal. Parsley recommends that diners stick with the same family of alcohol throughout the meal.

“If they’ve been having wine with all of their courses, then we would recommend a port that would be a little sweeter for them,” she said. For spirits, she said many diners will opt to end the evening with a higher-end liquor than what they started with.

Fain said he often recommends a crisp, high acid-based white wine when diners have enjoyed a lighter faire. The acid helps cleanse the palate and refreshes the mouth, he said.

Gibson-Taylor said that red wines are best with steak and other red meats.

When ordering a dessert along with your drink, there are many pairings to consider. For

‘Trust the Servers’ When it comes to debating the right drink to order, Fain suggests that diners simply ask the server, who has already guided them through the meal. He recommended asking for a drink the server thinks will end the meal nicely.

“Trust the servers and let them make some decisions for you,” he said.

Gibson-Taylor said that opting to sit at the bar will give diners the opportunity to taste a couple options before making a decision.

“If you sit at the bar you’re going to get exactly what you want,” she said, explaining that she enjoys answering questions and explaining the history behind different types of alcohol.

“It’s fun for bartenders to turn people on to new things. It’s more than tasting and drinking — it’s part of our culture.”

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