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bold and beautiful a custom builder creates her own stunning space

home libraries create a place to unwind with a good book

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HOMES 40 A Bold and Beautiful Statement

Step inside a woman builder’s personal home and see the thoughtful details she brings to every project including her own.

Outside In and Inside Out

For a family relocating from Arizona to Albuquerque’s High Desert community, architectural details on this home’s exterior inform design elements on the interior.

SPECIAL SECTION 50 Fall Parade of Homes

Bring this issue of Su Casa with you as you tour the 14 beautiful and innovative new homes on the Albuquerque Fall Parade of Homes, October 8–10 and October 15–17. This issue includes details about each home and builder, plus maps and directions. S U C A S A A U T U M N 2021

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On the cover: Local woman builder Deb Short brings soft touches and thoughtful spaces to the homes she builds including her own. Photograph by Mark William.

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28 Life+Style Southwest Choose chrysanthemums as your hardy garden go-to for autumn color. Create a space in your place for a home library to unplug with a good book.

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38 Artist Spotlight

Santa Fe artist Miguel Licona tempers wild woods with rich turquoise to create one-of-a-kind gifts and furniture.

84 D esign Studio

Check out a busy local crafter’s superb she shed decked out in bright colors that inspire creativity. What will be on-trend for interior design this season? We know!

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The founders of Havenly online interior design company share how you can “Design the Home You Love.” And we review a book that will teach you how to use fragrance in your home to live a better life.

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Duran’s Central Pharmacy is an iconic stop on Route 66. See what’s so special about this New Mexico fave.

102 ¡Salud!

Young or aged, there’s no taming the bold flavors of a Tempranillo. Try one for your next autumn dinner party.

104 Vida Buena

Itching to get outta Dodge? Head south for West Texas and the spunky little spot called Marfa. This tiny town is full of surprises.

108 Just Winging Through

Autumn is the perfect time to spot cute quail. Learn to identify two different local quail, and keep your eyes open for Mom, Dad and a trail of babies—such a sweet sight.

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love all of New Mexico’s seasons, but the transition to autumn is so colorful—it makes a lasting impression. As the sunsets take on a warm, golden glow and the air finds its crisp edge, we emerge from our refrigerated spaces and once again gather outdoors from dawn until dusk. And as the dust settles on the back-to-school rushes, we turn our thoughts toward the upcoming holidays that punctuate the remainder of the year—but not yet. Let’s savor this moment. In this issue, we invite you inside two feature homes that, while they are vastly different in style, each in its own way is uniquely New Mexican. Vineyard Homes owner, Deb Short, opens her personal home with thoughtful woman builder touches. The takeaways from this design are all about everyday conveniences including a wine bar for entertaining as well as a dedicated coffee bar. A sleek desert-style home by Las Ventanas Homes lets its architecture tell the story with minimalist design. Special touches go a long way in elevating this home such as floating vanities with under-cabinet lighting and a statement wood countertop. Autumn is home to new fashion trends, and as such, it’s home to new design trends in the home building industry. Local experts weigh in on what they see coming in the way of interiors so you can turn out those looks in your own home. We introduce you to Miguel Licona, a Santa Fe woodworker merging mesquite with natural turquoise stone to create one-of-a-kind gifts and furnishings. And we show you how to capture a room or even just a corner for a home library where you can unplug and recharge. For those itching to get out of town after a long travel dry spell, we’ve got a road trip you can turn into a long weekend getaway to the charming West Texas whistle-stop of Marfa— you’ll be surprised what this tiny town has to offer. Let’s not forget what our own community has also. Use Su Casa as your guide to explore all that our talented home builders are showcasing in the Fall Parade of Homes event. The Signature Community—worth exploring—is the Village of Los Lunas. This community south of the city bears the hallmarks of an up-andcoming “Best Places to Live” candidate as it endeavors to maintain its rural charm while creating a real live/work balance. Signature Builder, Westway Homes, sets itself apart with high-end finishes that come standard in all their homes. Learn more about the Westway Homes family in this issue. And, of course, as with every issue, between these highlights, you’ll find an array of interesting articles about local people and places, as well as those designed to help you make the most of Su Casa.

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Right: This Placitas home, built by Deb Short of Vineyard Homes, has a Southwestern look on the outside, while the interior leans toward a contemporary style. Read more on page 40.

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a surprise around the corner The entry sequence to this Santa Fe home is not a formal straight line. Architect Aaron Bohrer, who began his career working under I.M. Pei in New York, designed Casa de Vidrio using an Eastern lens. “I’ve always loved the East and how they design spaces more intimate and asymmetrical,” he says. Outside of the home is a series of concentric circles and as you wend your way in, you make a final turn to be confronted with this awe-inspiring sculptural wall. Aaron Bohrer, architect

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autumn’s big showoffs

Chrysanthemums are the unabashed stars of the fall garden, commanding center stage long after most flowering perennials have taken a final bow for the season. Hardy mums—also called garden mums—are the second-most-popular flowers in the world after roses, and for good reason. They’re easy to grow and care for, thriving in response to autumn’s cooler, shorter days and longer nights. Mums will continue to bloom beautifully until the first frost, making them the perfect way to transition your garden from the summer months to the end of the growing season. These showy flowers come in a wide variety of sizes, colors and shapes, from daisy-like petals to pompom-shaped heads. Mums in classic autumn hues like orange, yellow, red and maroon offer unlimited decorating options when mixed and matched with other fall classics like pumpkins, gourds, Halloween and Thanksgiving decor and the changing leaves. “Mums are real eye-poppers,” says Tammy Hayman, owner of Rehm’s Nursery in Albuquerque. “They’re also the first to wake up in the spring, adding beautiful green to your garden, even though they don’t bloom until the fall.” With just a bit of preparation, hardy mums will easily survive the New Mexico winters and bloom year after year. Here are some important tips from Hayman and from Teresa Edens, a local master gardener. Hardy mums and florist mums are not the same. “Purchase your mums [bedding plants] at a nursery or home-improvement store,” advises Edens. “Those grocery-store mums in pots do not have as wonderful a rate of success for reblooming in your garden the next year.” Keep up with the trimming and deadheading. “The early buds and stems should be pinched back until about mid-July,” says Edens, “and then you’ll have vigorous plants for fall blooming.” If this isn’t done, she cautions, your mums might bloom too early. Once the flowers appear in autumn, continue deadheading throughout their growing season, Hayman adds. 30

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Prepare your mums for winter. When the plants are done blooming, Hayman advises trimming the plants back about one-third of the way. “Don’t cut all the way down to the root,” she says. A layer of mulch (shredded leaves, hardwood chips, etc.) around the base of the plants will also help keep them protected. “Mulch keeps them comfortably cool on hot days, and warm on cold days.” Watch the weather. Be careful if the forecast calls for temperatures in the teens or single digits. “Water your mums the day before a freeze is predicted,” Hayman says. Although it seems like the opposite would be true, the water actually serves as an insulator, since moist soil tends to stay warmer than dry soil. Continue to water regularly throughout the winter. For even more variety in the garden, intersperse mums with other fall favorites. “Mix your mums with asters, pansies, dusty miller and ornamental grasses, which are also late bloomers,” advises Hayman. “Doing this will keep your garden colorful into the winter.”

Anemone Mums are similar to Single and Semi-Double Mums, but the center disk is raised and cushion-like.

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“Mix your mums with asters, pansies, dusty miller and ornamental grasses, which are also late bloomers.” — Tammy Hayman, owner of Rehm’s Nursery

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Left: Spider Mums have long, tubular ray florets that usually hook or coil at the ends. The flowers can grow to 6 inches or larger in diameter.

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add decadent touches to your home in this warm hue Nothing glitzes up a home like the bling of gold. Today’s hues are anything but traditional including brushed bronze, antiqued brass and buttery-rich gold. Cast a glow throughout your home with these products in glamourous, gilded shades of gold.

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1. Gold Medal Flatware

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Add an oblique twist to your hearth with this handcrafted iron log holder in a hoop design. The bottom features a basket-like design to keep bark and stray twigs from falling out. It’s powder coated with a warm, antiqued brass finish. Antiqued Brass Log Holder, $129, crateandbarrel.com

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Pitting modern, sleek styling against a traditional shape and finish, this faucet with a low gooseneck spout and lever handles pairs architectural form and crisp lines with sensual curves and a tasteful finish. Kohler Purist Lavatory Faucet in Brushed Brass, $792, kohler.com

4. Washed in Warmth

There’s no better way to warm up your home’s decor than washing the walls with American Clay’s natural earth plaster. These sustainable clay plasters are non-toxic and add warmth and dimension to walls and ceilings. This gorgeous finish is Lomalina™ plaster. It comes in a variety of colors, but we just love this radiant hue, Laramie. American Clay Lomalina™ Plaster, price upon request, americanclay.com

5. Tabletop Treat

Amp up the elegance at your next dinner party with these candlesticks in a time-honored, vintage design. The set of four in varying heights adds charm to your tablescape—an eclectic look without all the fuss. Bonus: They will look great on a mantel, too. Booker Taper Candleholders in Brass, Set of 4, $78, potterybarn.com

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Punch up your home’s plushy comfort with a tufted, velvet chaise in this rich, buttery gold. Use it as a sofa extension, auxiliary seating or at the foot of the bed. The solid construction will hold up to 500 pounds, and two bolsters complement the rolled-arm design. Tufted Roll Arm Chaise with Pillows, $660, wayfair.com

7. Bronze Age

This tapered metal pendant light fixture is so nimble you can use it in the kitchen over the island or gracing the dinner table. Put it in the living room over an end table or the bedroom as a reading lamp above the bedside table. Tapered Metal Shade Cord Pendant, $129–179, potterybarn.com

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by Catherine Adams

at home in a world of words

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unplug with style in your home library No matter the size and style of your home, a designated reading space is an exemplary way to unplug from technology, abscond with a good book and slip into the world of words. It may feel like a luxury, but the elements of both a full-blown library and a simple reading nook are basic—comfortable seating, quality lighting and shelving. Plus books, lots and lots of books. Home library design options are nearly limitless if you have the space to dedicate an entire room to the purpose, especially when it comes to shelving. The higher the ceiling, the higher you can go with shelves, which is a great use of space and adds a degree of sophistication to any room. Throw in a rolling ladder and you’re on your way to a scene right out of Harry Potter. If you’d rather not dedicate a full room to a home library, rooms can easily be multifunctional. When Rita and Scott Karns moved from one home in Santa Fe to another, they downsized their home from about 7,000 to 4,000 square feet. “In our previous house, we had separate rooms for reading, media, office and sewing,” Rita said. “When we moved, we met all these requirements through one large room. It’s a very thought-out use of interior space which serves our purposes quite well.” The Santa Fe interior design firm of Tierra Concepts helped design the room. About half of the 450-square-foot room is given to a cozy corner reading space with a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf, two loungers, coffee table, ample overhead lighting and an oversized panoramic window. The large bookshelf unit also serves

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Above: Make your cozy reading nook special with spots to curl up, a comfy chair and top it off with a fireplace for oodles of ambiance.

as a room divider, cordoning off his home office and her sewing room. Shelving can run the gamut from freestanding to built-in. Free-standing may be more mobile but built-in shelving needn’t be staid or uniform. You can vary the size and shape of shelves and cubicles. Place the books in interesting ways. Line them up by color. Stack them horizontally with spines facing out. Let them fall a little askew for a more assessable, welcoming look. For a sleek look, closet-style cabinetry can incorporate shelving behind multiple doors and add drawers for additional storage options. To further personalize and accentuate your reading room add some art to the mix. Paintings, sculpture, vases and framed photographs put the “home” in home library. If you’re big on books but low on space, you can create a hideaway library behind a curtain that opens and closes as necessary to reveal or conceal books. Try incorporating comfortable seating right into shelving with a built-in bench.

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This space-saving option also puts books within easy reach. Add a comfortable reading chair and footstool. Or maybe a pullout sofa or futon in spaces doubling as a guestroom. For a high-end look, add lighting for reasons other than to just read by. While a strong reading lamp is a must, accent lighting can spotlight select areas on a shelf or send an entire bookcase wall awash in illumination. Battery-operated LED lights and light strips can work in lieu of recessed lighting for that special effect. A strong focal point helps give your reading space an identity. The best of all focal points is a fireplace. Fireplaces add ambiance and coziness to any room. Install bookshelves on either side of a fireplace, add a couple deep chairs or cushy sofa, wellpositioned lamps, a throw rug, pillows, a soft blanket, and voila! Capture a nook or room in your home, and transform it into your personal no-tech, relaxing and awe-inspiring home library.

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the wood whisperer

Above: Licona sells his handmade products online and at Cielo Handcrafted, the gallery he and his wife operate in Santa Fe.

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Miguel Licona readily acknowledges he’s not the first artist to inlay turquoise into wood. It’s hard to imagine, however, that anyone else does it more beautifully. Maybe that’s because Licona studies his wood, searching for the story in every piece before he makes his first cut. The Santa Fe artist and owner of Wild Edge Woodworks crafts most of his pieces from velvet mesquite he finds in the desert. “Mesquite is a good wood for inlay because it always has cracks,” he says. “My designs start with looking at the cracks and the grain of the wood. I’m guided by the form of the tree. I honor it and its natural form.” Taking his cue from what the wood tells him, he embellishes what’s there by using a router to carve out leaves or mountains or rivers. Because there are no turquoise mines to speak of in New Mexico, for inlay, he uses Kingman turquoise from Arizona or chrysocolla, also known as Peruvian turquoise. “I crush it up with a hammer and anvil and filter it through a series of sifters, so I have different size chunks, all the way down to a fine sand,” he says. After pouring epoxy over the stone inlay, he sands it—a lot. “It’s so flat you can’t feel the difference between the wood and stone.” Licona makes tables, benches and chairs, often playing up the wood’s striking live edges and adding large, gem-quality pieces of turquoise. But his cutting boards and Lazy Susans are the bread and

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Santa Fe artist Miguel Licona combines mesquite and turquoise to tell beautiful stories

Above: Miguel Licona turned his avocation into a career four years ago when he began making his art full-time. Above, left: Licona’s creations come from tempering wild velvet mesquite with the calming beauty of turquoise for one-of-a-kind works of art for the home.

butter of the business, selling online and at Cielo Handcrafted, the gallery he and his jeweler wife, Gloria Olazabal, operate in Santa Fe. Licona took a circuitous route to becoming a full-time artist. While the New Mexico native was studying ecology at Dartmouth, he took advantage of the New Hampshire college’s well-regarded woodworking program. “It was just recreational, but I loved making furniture and turning bowls,” he recalls. He worked as a wildlife biologist, then as a high school teacher until about four years ago, when he decided to turn his avocation into a career. Part of his success, he believes, is because people feel a connection to living things, and that includes wood. “Some people can’t even express it,” he says. “But when they see my work, they see something special.”

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t took 30 years of building homes for clients—award-winning homes, at that— before Deb Short, owner of Vineyard Homes in Albuquerque, realized a dream. In January 2021, Short moved into the contemporary Southwestern-style home she built for herself. Her dream home features a courtyard overlooking the Sandia Mountains in the Anasazi Trails neighborhood of Placitas. Overall, the design leans toward a more contemporary look and feel, yet, true to the area, Short incorporated several design features that are Southwestern-style signatures, including exposed beams, stuccoed walls and courtyard spaces. To put the “home” in this house, Short designed a bespoke color, Vineyard Pink, named after her company. As the owner, Short says, the home represents the idea that anything is possible. “Building my own home was something I never thought would happen,” she says. But when the perfect opportunity presented itself, she took the plunge. “That’s what makes this home so important to me,” she says. “I finally did it!”

home builder becomes synonymous with homeowner for this Placitas abode

Deb Short’s dream home is a Southwestern contemporary style. This woman builder and owner of Vineyard Homes turned her thoughtful design inward and built a home full of functional and beautiful surprises.

Creating Conversation Spaces A walk through the entry leads to a warm sitting area that invites conversation and introduces Short’s decorating style, which she describes as comfortable, elegant and welcoming. Beyond the foyer, an open floor plan flows freely from a bistrostyle wine bar to the great room to the kitchen and dining area. Immediately, the gentle touches of well-planned design and finishes are apparent. Throughout the home, porcelain tiles perfectly replicate wood floors, creating seamless transitions from room to room. A grand granite-topped island with seating beckons visitors to gather in the bright kitchen, lined with crisp white alder cabinets, capturing the clean and functional style Short desires. Nooked away and separate from the kitchen is one of those well-planned features Short included in her own home: the coffee bar. The cabinets of the functional space spotlight Short’s Vineyard Pink and double as part of the larger pantry, providing out-of-sight storage space for crock pots and other cooking necessities. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

Top: The open concept floor plan, while creating flow throughout the home, has spaces designed around specific activities such as the foyer seating area for quiet conversation and the wine bar meant for entertaining. Right: The living room is open to a second outdoor living area. The window wall allows Short to enjoy complete indoor-outdoor living.

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Overall, the design leans toward a more contemporary look and feel, yet, true to the area, Short incorporated several design features that are Southwestern-style signatures, including exposed beams, stuccoed walls and courtyard spaces.

The outdoor living and dining areas maximize the stunning views from this Anasazi Trails neighborhood home in Placitas.

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Left: Smoky gray fresco walls delineate the dining room and create a rich, warm backdrop for formal dining. Bottom: The kitchen features a large island with casual seating, and the space connects to the living and dining areas for easy entertaining.

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The wine bar is yet another area designed to invite conversation. It features custom-built cabinets finished with a specially mixed stain of light brown and gray. Individually placed porcelain tiles frame the bar’s backsplash in smoky gray, complementing the charcoal gray tones of the granite countertop. As with the kitchen island countertops and coffee bar, a whisper of blush completes the look. The fireplace, a focal point of the great room, uses a unique fresco technique Short employed on various walls and surfaces throughout the home. The product involves mixing paint directly into the drywall joint compound. Every pass of the trowel applies both color and texture. “It’s an efficient way to plaster walls,” says Short, “because you don’t have to texturize then follow up with paint.” In the nearby dining area, a trifecta of ornate pendant globes illuminates the space with a warm glow, dramatically displaying the unique color patterns, texture and dimension achieved with the luxurious wall treatment.

Defining Personal Space A calm, elegant flow continues to Short’s personal space in the primary bedroom, which includes her creative workspace. A luxurious wallpaper, patterned with bold metallic gold and silver flowers, glimmers and gleams with ever-changing patterns as natural lighting shifts throughout the day. And a lovely corner sitting area it situated to take advantage of the light that streams in through the nearby window. “There are times as a builder, working in a man’s world, that it’s easy to lose that sense of femininity,” says Short. “I don’t get dressed up; I go to work in jeans and boots. It’s nice to remind yourself that there is a feminine side to you, that you’re a woman.” To this end, in any room, you’ll find a variety of pink tints and hues: blush, salmon, rosé and, of course, Vineyard Pink. From accent touches and decorative pillows to walls and various cabinetry throughout the home, pretty pinks are sophisticated and subtle, making a statement about the builder. The primary bath is a luxurious place to escape and relax. The sleek soaking tub with its gently curved top sits in an arched alcove at the far end of the space. Double sinks sit below arabesque-inspired mirrors. A sparkling chandelier completes the luxe look. Short’s color scheme and decorating detail

The wine bar is one of those special touches Short employs in her thoughtful home designs, not just for herself but for her clients, too.

Short’s signature color, Vineyard Pink, a special mix just for her project graces the coffee bar cabinetry.

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resources The primary suite is a luxurious space with a seating area for Short to sit and reflect. And her creative office space fills one corner of the bedroom.

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carry from inside to a must-have outdoor patio, sheltered under a 16-foot-deep portal. The space is accessible from the great room through a large sliding door. The door, a favorite feature of Short’s grandchildren, is an incredible 16-foot wide, eight-foot-tall pocket door, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor space. Short, always the home builder first, often invites potential clients to tour her home. “I have clients who want a modern style that isn’t too contemporary. And they don’t want a heavy Southwestern look; they want something lighter.” Not only does Short’s home showcase that style, but it also exemplifies unique details designed from her unique perspective. “Vineyard Homes are very popular,” says Short, “because we always try to do something different, add those little touches designed by a woman builder.” Through her accomplishment, Short hopes to strengthen and inspire other women to make their dreams come true, too. “It may take a lot of work and effort, but it’s possible,” she says. “That’s why the pink. It’s a statement that says anything is possible. That’s what the pink represents to me.” 46

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The adjoining primary bathroom is a welcoming retreat to relax and unwind at the end of a long day.

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Village of Los Lunas This oasis south of Albuquerque offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities by Heather Shoning

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he Village of Los Lunas is shedding its sleepy bedroom town moniker in favor of a live-work community designed to offer the convenience of a small-town lifestyle with the luxury of big city brands and major corporations providing local jobs. With this, of course, comes more people in need of homes, and local developers and builders are delivering.

Having It All “Quality of life is at the forefront of everything we do here at the Village of Los Lunas, especially within economic development,” says Kristen Gamboa, senior economic developer for Los Lunas. “Not only do we want our residents to live comfortably outside of the busy Albuquerque Metro, but we also want them to be able to find high quality, high paying jobs as well.” The village is home to multi-generational small businesses as well as big retail such as Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot; manufacturing and distributing including Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering company; and fast-food restaurants such as Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings and McDonald’s. And now, the new face of tech in the area: Facebook. In addition to living and working, residents can recreate in their own backyard. The parks and recreation department manages a variety of projects and spaces including El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve with its King of the Hill Half Marathon and nighttime astronomy walks, Daniel Fernandez Memorial Park & Recreation Center (in addition to six other parks) with its splash pad and climbing wall, bike paths and even ATV trails. Building the Dream What do you do when a community is poised to attract people looking to escape the hustle of the city but remain close

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enough to enjoy its attractions? You develop well-thought-out subdivisions that align with the vision and values of the established village and build beautiful homes to attract everyone from young families to retirees. Two land developers, four builders and a senior living community are creating this new landscape. “Fiesta comprises roughly 354 acres with approximately 85 acres of open space, trails and parks,” says Michael Sivage, Owner and CEO of Sivage Community Development. “At full build out the community will house over 1,800 homes and nearly 5,000 residents.” This master planned community, with spectacular views of the Manzano Mountain range and the bosque, is situated just north of Highway 6 (Main Street) and east of I-25. The featured builders in this development are Pulte Homes, Abrazo Homes and Westway Homes. Abrazo homes in Fiesta SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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start at $288,990. Westway’s homes range from $379,900 to $550,000. Double M Properties, Inc. is the developer of Sierra Vista, a master planned residential development including 800 homes, a complement of apartments and commercial real estate. Abrazo Homes and Hakes Brothers are the featured residential builders in this subdivision. Both Abrazo and Hakes Brothers homes start at $293,990 in this community. “Job growth is incredible in Los Lunas—it’s a business-friendly place for them to grow,” Bob Prewitt of Double M Properties, Inc. says. “With large employers there, it makes life easy for people to live there because it’s a closer commute than people coming from the west side of Albuquerque.” In addition to single-family housing and mixed-use spaces, Jubilee at Los Lunas senior living community caters to active seniors. Residents can choose from eight different floor plans in this 55+ community. With so many opportunities for families of all generations, including the inventory of idyllic homes, quality jobs in a variety of sectors, the small-town feel and best-in-class recreation, Los Lunas is an excellent place to call “home.” Sierra Vista, Double M Properties, Inc. Fiesta, Sivage Community Development, sivage.com Abrazo Homes, abrazohomes.com

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their way, they have four projects this year: Sage Ranch, Montage 4 in Mesa del Sol, Tesoro and Enclave Oeste. Westway’s success is, in large part, due to the talent of the team—the family. In three short years, they’ve grown a booming start-up and are now masterfully navigating the obstacles resulting from the pandemic. Just as it is for others in the industry, the current situation is presenting the staff of 18 with many challenges. But Westway Homes is meeting them head-on thanks to their strong team. “When I started Westway, I made a commitment to hire smart people and then get out of their way,” explained Fietz. “Little did I know a pandemic would show me just how savvy, nimble and resourceful they could be. I couldn’t be more proud and ready for the future.”

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ince Westway Homes hit the landscape in 2018, they’ve become known for their eye-catching architectural styles unique to Albuquerque. Their catalog of nearly 40 designs and award-winning floor plans vary from traditional with a modern flair to ultramodern designs. To live out its mission “to build communities that inspire one family, one home at a time,” Westway Homes crafts affordable single-family and multi-generational homes with a range of choices including one- or two-story and varying square footages (up to 3,200). But it’s the list of All Included ™ amenities that sets Westway Homes apart from fellow builders. “Others call them upgrades but to us, homeowners shouldn’t have to sacrifice for today’s standard features,” says Mike Fietz, Founder/CEO of Westway Homes. In addition, Fietz says, “Everyone lives a little different, everyone has unique needs and has desires for the way they want to live. The main, overarching attitude is we want to be flexible, to provide all of our customers with that vision and that dream they have of what their home is going to be, where their family is going to live and make memories.” When selecting the home’s interior features, buyers simply choose from either the Heritage or Artisan series. Both include energy-efficient features and high-end amenities like crown molding, granite countertops, keyless entries, Ring doorbells, Nest thermostats and Bosch stainless appliances. With Westway, homebuyers won’t compromise on their dream home. In fact, with Westway Homes, forget the anticipated upsell because what you see is what you get. “Sure, upgrades are available, but not many buyers choose them because so many are already included.” Fietz says. The impressive Westway portfolio includes four communities: Mesa del Sol (Albuquerque), Vista Entrada (Rio Rancho), The Enclave at Vista Montebella (Rio Rancho), and Rancho Valencia (Los Lunas). Despite the obstacles COVID-19 has thrown

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“The main, overarching attitude is we want to be flexible, to provide all of our customers with that vision and that dream they have of what their home is going to be, where their family is going to live and make memories.” — Mike Fietz True to its guiding philosophy “a rising tide lifts all ships,” treating customers, stakeholders and subcontractors with honesty and integrity is the foundation of Westway Homes and remains at the base of every decision made. So much so, the company formed Westway Homes Foundation to support local colleagues and communities. Through this organization, they support the St. Jude’s Dream Home® Giveaway program in Albuquerque. “We always do the right thing. It’s often not the easiest, or the cheapest, route,” says Fietz. “But if it’s the right thing, we’ll do it without question, always.” Westway Homes, thewestway.com

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Rio Rancho’s hottest community is Vista Entrada. This home features a modern, open living space designed for today’s lifestyle. The owner’s suite features a massive closet and en suite with a

garden tub and enclosed shower. Vista Entrada features some of the best views in the city and every lot is one-half acre. Luxurious and efficient, this home is Built a Better Way, The Westway.

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From the Big I, take I-25 north, turn left on Hwy. 550 (exit 242). Continue through Bernalillo, then turn left (south) on NW Loop Rd., which turns into Unser Blvd. Turn right (west) on Mariposa Pkwy., then right (north) on East Village Rd. NE. Turn left (west) on Parkway Ave. NE.

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Sweeping Sandia views greet you upon entering this home. It features a great room crowned with a wheel ceiling and an upgraded kitchen and dining room with city light views. A separate lounge

area adjoins a large main bedroom and bath. Two secondary bedrooms and an oversized three-car garage complete this beautifully appointed Placitas home designed and built by Enchanted Spaces LLC.

Take 1-25 nor th to the exit for Hwy. 165 (Placitas). Exit to the right and proceed about a half mile on Hwy. 165. Turn right on Vista Montana. Follow Vista Montana to gate. Proceed through gate. Home is the first home on the right after the gate.

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4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,290 sq. ft. $970,000

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This contemporary Southwestern home offers gorgeous views of the mountains, in a private setting. The large 9’x16’ pocket door opens to beautiful backyard and the mountains.The kitchen is bright

with a private coffee bar featuring pink cabinetry and a huge pantry.The primary bath is an elegant, relaxing space. This woman-builder’s home with a five-car garage is something to see!

Head nor th on I-25, take exit 242 (9 minutes from Paseo Del Norte), proceed east towards Placitas. Make a left, onto the I-25 frontage road, proceeding north. Turn right (east) onto Petroglyph Trails. Proceed to Piedra Lisa Ct., turn right into the cul-de-sac.

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8601 Luna Vita Court NE

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4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,370 sq. ft. $549,750 (base price) $549,750 (base price + all upgrades) Mike Davis & Teresa Sterling (505) 839-2043 ashleyj@stillbrooke.com stillbrooke.com

The Tycho floor plan features a formalized entry open to a soaring great room and again open to the modern kitchen. A cook’s delight, it has a full complement of Euro style GE

appliances, quar tz tops and modern shaker cabinets. Upgraded flooring throughout, modern horizontal railing, GreenSmar t® energy savings and many other top-notch features.

From the Big I, take I-25 North to exit 232 (NM-423 E), merge onto Pan American Frontage Rd. N, then use the right lane to turn right onto Paseo Del Norte Blvd. NE. Turn left on Louisiana Blvd. NE, then right onto Wilshire Ave. NE. Turn left onto Luna Vita Ct. NE, and it’s the first house on the left.

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Bill Reynolds (505) 890-5476 bill@mynewhaven.com MyNewHaven.com

An elegant contemporary home that is both warm and serene with panoramic views of the mountains and mesas. The home wraps itself around a rear courtyard and comfortable portals

making indoor/outdoor living the focus. The finishes are impeccable. This is a New Haven Home you don’t want to miss!

Take I-25 north to Paseo del Norte Blvd. NE. Go right (east) on Paseo del Norte to Holbrook St. NE. Turn left on Holbrook then right on Eagle Rock Ave. NE. Home is on the right.

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Hawks Landing

4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,912 sq. ft. $885,000 Jolynne Becker (505) 239-3037 sales1@scottpatrickhomes.com scottpatrickhomes.com

up to a large, covered patio in the rear. The home has a three-car garage with a separate storage area and an outdoor storage area off the primary bedroom.

Located on a large corner lot, this home has spectacular views of the Sandia Mountains and the city lights of Albuquerque. The primary bedroom, great room, kitchen and dining all open

From 1-25 Nor th take Paseo Del Norte East to Tramway Blvd. Turn left on Tramway Blvd., then turn right on Live Oak. Proceed to Tramway Ln. and turn right. Turn right on Hawks Perch Ave. and then make your third left on Horned Owl. The home is located at the end of the street on the east side.

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3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,068 sq. ft. $455,000

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The San Giuliano floor plan, in the beautiful Volterra community, blends contemporary lines with a Tuscan feel and the thoughtful design that Twilight Homes is known for. Inside you’ll find a gallery entry hall with

coffered ceilings, LED lighting, a chef ’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The home also has an outdoor fireplace and has the Build Green NM silver level certification.

From the Big I, take I-40 East, exit and turn right on Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, which turns in to Southern Blvd. SE. Turn left on Juan Tabo Blvd. SE, turn right on Rocky Top Dr. SE, turn right on Sandia Sunset Ave. SE, Sandia Sunset Ave. SE dead ends at Rock Squirrel Ave. SE.

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Mesa del Sol

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,727 sq. ft. $519,900 (base price) $560,900 (base price + all upgrades) JP Rael (505) 463-4305 jp@thewestway.com thewestway.com

Mesa del Sol is an innovative community that promotes environmentally friendly living with walkable neighborhoods and a wide variety of housing. This amazing design features a modern,

open floor plan with a beautiful kitchen, dining and living space. There is a huge owner’s suite with a luxurious bath. Luxurious and efficient, this home is Built a Better Way, The West Way.

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From the Big I, go south on I-25 to Rio Bravo Blvd. SE, head east to University Blvd. SE. Turn south on University Blvd. SE to Strand Loop SE. Right on Strand Loop SE, then left on DeKooning Ave. SE.

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320 Michael Avenue SW

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4 bedrooms 2 baths 1,907 sq. ft. $321,000 (base price) $362,930 (base price + all upgrades) Valerie Vallejos & Lynette Salinas (505) 439-9700 info@hakesbrothers.com hakesbrothers.com/albuquerque

Experience Los Lunas at a whole new level! This beautiful Tuscan-style home features a gourmet kitchen that opens to the spacious dining, living and patio area, making this home

a natural for entertaining family and friends. The home also features pendant lights, a rain shower and 8’ interior doors throughout the home.

From I-25 exit at Hwy. 6 and proceed west, turn left on Emily Ave., then right onto Michael Ave. Home is on the right side of the street.

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3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,164 sq. ft. $343,990 (base price) $429,410 (base price + all upgrades) Christopher Oechsler (505) 859-5975 christopher@abrazohomes.com abrazohomes.com

The Jane promotes a change in the way home building is done! The open concept is an entertainer’s dream. Featuring an oversized owner’s

suite shower, an optional buffet in the dining room, an expansive covered patio, plus a tandem garage that can be converted into a flex space.

From the Big I, take I-25 south to NM-6/Main Street in Los Lunas, exit 203. Turn left (east) onto NM-6/Main Street. Turn left (north) on Los Cerritos Rd. Turn right (east) on Highline St. Turn right (east) on Valle Vista Rd.

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6301 Petirrojo Road NW

Volcano Cliffs

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,577 sq. ft. $844,250

Wade Wingfield (505) 321-0769 wade@sunvalleycustomhomes.com sunvalleycustomhomes.com

Perched on the edge of the Petroglyph National Monument, this home captures views of the mountains, downtown and the Rio Grande Valley. It features a home office, a custom-built masonry fireplace in

the great room and a dream kitchen with extra tall cabinets and built-ins in the large pantry.The primary bedroom, great room and dining room provide spectacular views and easy access to the rest of the home.

From I-25, take Paseo Del Norte Blvd. NE west. Turn left (south) on Kimmick Dr. NW and follow around to Camino Alderete.Turn left and the home will be on your right at the corner of Petirrojo and Camino Alderete.

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7435 Window Peak NW

Durango at the Trails

13 This beautiful Tuscan-style home is located in the popular Durango community in nor thwest Albuquerque! The gourmet kitchen opens to the spacious dining, living and patio area, mak-

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ing this home a natural for enter taining family and friends. It also features pendant lights, a rain shower and 8-foot interior doors throughout the home.

4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,374 sq. ft. $478,990 (base price) $546,980 (base price + all upgrades) Edward Montoya (505) 439-9700 info@hakesbrothers.com hakesbrothers.com/albuquerque

From Paseo Del Norte Blvd. NE, head westbound, turn left onto Rainbow Blvd. NW, turn right onto Woodmont Ave. NW, turn left onto Sunlight Peak St., turn right onto Window Peak, home is on the right side of the street.

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2,100 sq. ft. before addition 2,915 sq. ft. after addition

Miriam Joseph (505) 890-5000 miriamjoseph@josephcustomhomes.com josephcustomhomes.com

This pueblo style home, built in 1993, has been completely updated—windows and doors, two bathrooms, laundry, wood flooring and lighting. Joseph Custom Homes built an 800-square-foot

addition that allowed for a larger kitchen and owner’s suite, an outdoor kiva and portal with views of the beautiful new pool with waterfalls and party deck.

Heading North on I-25, take Alameda exit, left to Corrales Rd.Turn right onto Corrales Rd. and drive about 6 miles to Noble Ln. Turn right onto Noble Ln., 255 Noble Lane is at the end of the road, on the left.

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efore the start of their high desert home build, David and Havi Graeber lived in Scottsdale and spent many, many months touring Arizona homes, picking the design elements important to them. During a personal trip to Phoenix, the Graeber’s builder, Scott Ashcraft of Las Ventanas Homes in Albuquerque, took time out to visit several homes with them to get a first-hand sense of what the clients wanted. “This was a true design-build,” says Ashcraft. “I worked with the client on initial style ideas and basic layouts, then we met with Ron Montoya for the final plan design. There were a few iterations as we incorporated several of those elements [from Arizona] into the home we ultimately designed.” One of those design elements is the can’t-miss front corner window with its sculptural impact that sets the home apart among other contemporary Southwesternstyle homes. It foreshadows the fine attention to detail both outside and in the home. To achieve this look, aluminum cladding on the outside and wood on the inside inside wrap a three-inch round steel support post, integrated into the design. The cladding is evident in other exterior details, and the wood accents carry throughout the home. “During the design process, it became evident that we wanted that stacked look of the windows to incorporate a horizontal element in the design from outside,” says Ashcraft. Cantilevered overhangs at the front of the house, over the garage and above the front entryway, underscore the crisp straight-lined aesthetic derived from the front window design. The overhangs, a black powder-coated galvanized metal, not only echo the horizontal accents but serve a secondary purpose, moonlighting as a subtle light source. Fitted with downward-pointing recessed lights, the overhangs emanate a soft evening illumination without creating light pollution or disturbing neighbors.

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This corner window design became the catalyst for several other design ideas throughout the home.

The sharp, linear lines of the exterior carry to the inside of the home but are softened by warm wood accents, layered textures and plenty of natural light. Fieldstone, prominent on the home’s front façade, wraps a floor-toceiling column, adding an earthy, textural component to the great room. Rather than traditional exposed beams, paneled ceilings SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

While many homes open for indoor-outdoor living in the rear of the home, this one incorporates that in the front, too, with sliding glass doors that connect the front courtyard to the dining room.

of fine-grained, softwood pine add a natural warmth throughout. The same ceiling treatment adorns the outdoor patio covering creating cohesiveness between the home and backyard. An additional detail, one that allows the Graebers to fully bring the outside into their home, is a set of sliding glass doors that open from the dining room into the front courtyard. “The weather is so beautiful much of the year that we wanted to bring that into our home,” says Havi. With the pocket door opened to the outdoor patio and sliding glass doors opened to the courtyard, a brilliant New Mexico breeze blows through the house. And, with a final nod to what Havi jokingly refers to as “indoor-outdoor confusion,” the outdoor metal-and-light overhangs make a slightly altered appearance in the bathrooms with a warm undercabinet glow that softens sleek, right-angled cabinets. “Lifted twelve inches off the floor, we put accent LED lighting under the floating cabinets to lighten the feel but emphasize the modern look,” says Ashcraft. 76

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The ramada mimics the shape and style of the front entry cover or vice versa. This lighted metal design element bridges from exterior to interior.

The front corner window frames a spectacular mountain view from the living room. The dark metal accents come inside in the drop ceiling over the kitchen.

The fine-grain, softwood pine ceiling floats seamlessly from interior to exterior creating the feeling of one large open space.

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“The weather is so beautiful much of the year that we wanted to bring that into our home.” — Havi Graeber

Tucked neatly behind the kitchen is a functional service pantry to maximize storage and keep the open concept kitchen from feeling cluttered.

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The intricate detail of the waterfall wooden countertop provides a focal point and sharp contrast in this neutral space.

great spaces for gatherings and get-togethers

Despite the large open-concept space, each section of the great room has a comfortable, inviting feel made possible by the perfect combination of materials, colors and textures. In the living room, the fireplace banco extends past the fireplace, anchoring to an adjacent wall. Sturdy enough to provide additional seating for guests, the offset horizontal feature conveys a smooth, rusted-steel vibe. During the design process, the Graebers spent a lot of time conceptualizing their kitchen. “We thought about the way we live,” says Havi, “and that’s how we set it up. In our family, everyone congregates in the kitchen no matter what we’re doing. And we all like to ‘put our hands in the pot.’ We have wonderful cooking spaces for everyone—our two daughters and son and my husband and me. We can each have our own spaces but still cook together.” The Graeber’s choose a dual-space kitchen design because “when you have your kitchen as part of a great room, you still want it to look clean and dressy,” explains Havi. Most of the “messiness” happens behind the scenes in the back kitchen or baker’s pantry. Emphasizing the kitchen as a hub of the home sits an exquisitely crafted, SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

custom-made statement piece island. Juxtaposed between brushed-metal high-backed barstools and the sleek island cabinetry with quartz countertop is a lightly stained, solid post oak waterfall countertop. This visual masterpiece features a rivulet of burntorange epoxy flowing down the center, adding a vibrant pop of color. This and other wood accents soften the sharp lines and add warmth to a kitchen with many modern touches, while reflective surfaces—high-gloss laminate cabinets, quartz countertops and glossy ceramic backsplash tiles—embolden the sunshine, bathing the area in brightness.

The floating vanity design mimics that of the ramada and front entry cover with built-in lighting.

Lifted twelve inches off the floor, we put accent LED lighting under the floating cabinets to lighten the feel but emphasize the modern look. — Scott Ashcraft The great room is a wonderland of windows, celebrating the New Mexican sunshine. Clerestory windows installed above the 16-foot-wide, 10-foothigh pocket door act as additional conveyors of light while calling attention to the home’s horizontal accents. “Windows were important design elements in many of the homes we toured in Arizona,” Havi says. “We think New Mexico has some of the most amazing views so we made sure to take advantage of every single view from inside the home with a lot of windows.” A few steps beyond the pocket door reveals the glory of the area and an amazing (secret) aesthetic. Unless it’s pointed out, it’s easy to miss this design concept because of what’s not there: the northwest corner of the covered patio is without a support post. “To eliminate that post and float that corner of the house, we cantilevered two heavy steel I-Beams,” explains Ashcraft. To maximize the majestic views of the Sandia Mountains, the Graeber’s designed a picturesque panorama, uninterrupted. “Scott and his team were very collaborative, and he was able to merge our design ideas with his technical knowledge to get us this beautiful space,” Havi says. “The house accomplished what we set out to accomplish. We use it the way we intended.”

Another display of breaching outdoor and indoor elements with more floating cabinetry with accent LED lighting. The floor tile inset reflects the inset in the shower. 80

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design trends what’s new and refreshed for this season of interior design

If all that time spent at home in the past year and a half has you thinking it’s time for a bit of a makeover, we have expert advice on the latest interior design trends from three area professionals.

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Earth tones are making a welcome return, says Santa Fe designer Emily Henry. “We’re moving out of misty, cool blues and grays into burnt rose, cinnamons and tans for paint and fabrics,” she says. “This is fabulous for us in the Southwest. The earthy colors fit right in with our landscape and look so beautiful in our adobe homes.” While deeper hues in paints and fabrics are gaining in popularity, Henry notes that the trend in wood tones is moving in a lighter direction. “Dark-stained wood is transitioning toward more honey-toned finishes,” she says. She’s currently updating a kitchen by replacing the dark fauxwalnut cabinetry with a light-stained knotty oak. When it comes to accents, black is back in a big way, says Arielle Cofer of Bright Ideas, Inc., in Albuquerque, replacing the cooler silvery tones that once reigned. “Nickel is kind of fading away,” she says, “almost every house is getting into black as a main finish now.”

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Black light fixtures are making a bold statement, and pendant fixtures are showing up in interesting applications in today’s home designs.

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For a time, Cofer says, minimalism was the word in lighting. She’s happy to report a return to more decorative lighting. Wall sconces, for instance, are enjoying a big comeback. “With LEDs, sconces can be really unique, not the typical glass shade over a lightbulb,” Cofer says. “They don’t even have to extend from the wall.” Along with black, brass is back in favor for light fixtures. “It’s a warmer, aged tone, not the shiny gold brass we all got rid of in the ’90s,” says Cofer, making it a good companion for the earthy colors Henry sees trending. And lest you think brass means a return to the traditional, Cofer assures us the metal is well-suited to

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Above: Don’t be afraid to mix old with new, say Jeff Fenton and Chris Martinez, owners of Reside Home in Santa Fe. Mix-and-match styles and elements until you achieve your perfect design style. Left: Sconces are taking on new shapes thanks to new LED options, says Arielle Cofer of Bright Ideas, Inc.

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more contemporary design. Pendant lights, which have long been a popular choice for kitchen task lighting, are now replacing table and floor lamps. “It’s not uncommon to see them hanging over an end table or coffee table in the living room,” Cofer says.

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The sleek, smooth surfaces of contemporary design are giving way to a more tactile, textural sensibility, the experts say. Plush wools and nubby bouclés add warmth to contemporary, clean-lined furniture, 86

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says Henry, while wood surfaces get extra interest from texturizing treatments like cerusing or wire brushing. Jeff Fenton and Chris Martinez, owners of Reside Home, a Santa Fe-based interior design firm and home furnishings showroom, see a trend away from adhering to one style. “Don’t be afraid to pair the old with the new, the found with the purchased, the rough with the shimmering, the boldly patterned with the subtle,” Fenton advises. In his own home, he has always displayed an ornate 19th-century mirror from his childhood home. “That mirror has found a place of importance in every home, as a complement or a contrast to my design theme, and it has always worked.” And in the end, that, rather than a specific trend, is what counts. Fenton says, “A collection of our experiences and a reflection of our journey framed by pieces and people we love—that’s what home is.”

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a space of her own a backyard she shed becomes crafting central

When Ale Hickman’s crafting business outgrew her kitchen table, she built a she shed in her yard for organizing her supplies and giving her the perfect, cheerful place to work and spend time with her children.

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This freestanding she shed is chock full of organizational elements chosen specifically to suit all of Hickman’s supplies. And it’s a super cute and inviting place to spend time.

A little over a year ago, crafting supplies and projects had completely overtaken Ale Hickman’s kitchen and dining table. Longing to recapture her home space, she decided the old chicken coop in the backyard had to go—replaced with a new space she could call her crafting own. She designed and her husband built a new, permanent craft space, a tidy gray-sided building with bright white trim and welcoming paneled front door. Hickman has been crafting for fun forever. As a child, with an interior designer grandmother she played with sample books, fabric swatches and paint brochures galore. Now a busy mother of two (plus dogs), her “crafty” life has a delightful she shed focus, with plenty of dedicated room for her hobby-turnedbusiness, called Best Day Ever. Hickman became interested in making things she could finish quickly while her children were napping, joining 100day challenges on Instagram. Some of her creations were wildly popular online. To her surprise, a candle covered with Halloween bat stickers went viral on Pinterest. As a result, Hickman began her deep dive into crafts as a business. Her new workspace sits amid pots of flowering annuals, a graceful desert willow tree and gravel walkways that provide easy-care landscaping. Organized bins and boxes of supplies on simple metal shelves line the kid-friendly interior with a vivid rainbow arching over one corner. Several workstations (enough room for multiple crafters to work) are set up for various

Her kids have a spot to keep busy with their own crafting while Hickman works in her business.

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creative activities. Two big windows open the space, bringing the yard and garden in. The floor is indestructible concrete; the walls and ceiling are textured and painted bright white. There’s even a quiet corner with an easy chair and throw rug, perfect for relaxing with a book or a lapful of needlework. All of these design elements synchronize into the perfect spot for running a creative business, and as such, Hickman’s crafting operations have successfully migrated from the family kitchen table to her charming, purpose-built she shed tucked in a peaceful backyard corner. With an intriguing personal slogan (I want to make everything once!), it’s likely her crafting she shed will see many years of glitter and glue. Who wouldn’t want to make a hanging disco ball out of yarn and sparkly pieces of compact discs … sounds like she shed heaven fun, doesn’t it?

Above: Hickman designed custom floor-to-ceiling organization to keep her space neat and organized, and it’s easy to get work done here. Left: Whimsy and bright colors make this she shed a special place for Hickman to spend her days. 90

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Dazzle your interior spaces with a fabulous fall favorite. Delightful dahlias provide a colorful array of beautiful blooms for your next floral arrangement. Treat them with TLC and these beauties will bloom year after year in many U.S. climate zones. Cut them often to create even more shoots and blooms. Choose from thousands of varieties and colors to create showy outdoor and indoor displays. When you cut them for your arrangement, douse your dahlias in very hot water for about an hour … these stunning showpieces will stay pretty and perky for days.

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scent your space use fragrance to improve your home

At Home with Fragrance: Creating Modern Scents for Your Space, by Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger, published by Harry N. Adams, paperback, $25

For most laypeople, the worlds of fragrance and wine appear similar: full of experts and intimidating vocabulary which can block access to something we love, a love we might not be able to explain. Thankfully, in “At Home with Fragrance: Creating Modern Scents for Your Space,” Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger have stepped forward as scent sommeliers to the public, demystifying what scent is and offering no-nonsense ways any- and everyone can use scent to improve their lives. Granted, you can only learn so much about fragrance from the unscented pages of a book. Pumphrey and Neuberger, however, are the founders of P.F. Candle Co., which they took from a DIY, kitchen-stovetop operation into a wildly successful company carried by 2,500+ stores in more than 45 countries. Self-taught then formally educated, they speak the straight-forward language of other self-taught, passionate DIYers, breaking down scents into accessible pieces. After a crash course on the science of fragrance—includ94

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Authors Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger teach readers how to use fragrance to improve their homes.

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ing tenacity of scent, scent families and ratios of top, middle and base notes—they tackle scent on three fronts: fragrance by room purpose, fragrance for aromatherapeutic purposes and fragrance as decor. The authors go to wonderful lengths with recipes and instructions for making candles, incense, diffusers, potpourris and more at home. Such wisdom makes “At Home with Fragrance” a true reference instead of another pretty cover for the coffee table, and the book would be a wonderful housewarming or host gift, perhaps combined with a few starter essential oils, scent accords and other supplies. The book’s best gift, however, is a new appreciation for and understanding of the scents that surround us, how they affect us and how we can intentionally scent our lives.

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interior design 101 refresh your home with these practical design tips

Lee Mayer and Emily Motayed have long experience guiding folks through the wild, wide-ranging world of interior design via Havenly, the online interior-design service they founded in 2014. With “Design the Home You Love: Practical Styling Advice to Make the Most of Your Space,” the founders have taken their guidance truly mobile, creating a 101-level guide to design that neither talks down or puts on airs, instead arming the reader with all the skills needed to transform blank or bland spaces into something perfect for them. Certainly, “Design the Home You Love” is an art book, packed with lush photography of a variety of contemporary rooms from 96

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which to derive inspiration. In these pretty pages, however, the Havenly designers also provide readers with a basic design education, offering commonsense advice about colors, symmetry, scale, the Golden Ratio and the power of styling. They explain everything from how to choose a sofa to how to plan a photo gallery wall with the same creativity and generosity of spirit. And refreshingly in the world of design, the book also openly deals with budgets without adding judgment. For instance, they explain how to audit your project with an eye toward value, such as in the bedroom, where linens are worth the “splurge” while nightstands and dressers are places to save. The duo also helps you avoid

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potentially costly mistakes by, for example, explaining that while you might find an inexpensive rug, it won’t be worth any price if it’s too small for your space. Hot tip: At least two—and preferably all—of your sofa’s legs should fit on your living room rug. Those kinds of tips throughout “Design the Home You Love” make the book feel friendly and accessible and an excellent choice for anyone who wants to understand and take control of their interior design. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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celebrated symbol Duran’s Central Pharmacy is a top stop along Route 66 There are lists upon lists of quaint drug store/soda fountains across the U.S., but Duran’s Central Pharmacy puts a new twist on the concept. While it, of course, has a pharmacy, it also has a fun and funky gift shop and restaurant that are wholly New Mexican in concept. Founded in a nearby location in 1942 by pharmacist Pete Duran, the business is now in a much larger building at 1815 Central Avenue NW. Look for the huge art deco clock— you can’t miss it. Entering the packed-to-the-gills gift shop through the double doors, you’ll find an amazing inventory of New Mexican-made products as well as specialty souvenirs and gifts. There are books by local authors, jewelry, accessories, fresh flowers, greeting cards, bath and body products, t-shirts and myriad other things (many by local artisans) you can’t live without. Let’s not forget the Duran’s Chile gifts sets! To one side is the full-service pharmacy, the granddaddy of the business, complete

with attentive professionals who provide personal service to every customer. Aside from prescription drugs, homeopathic and natural remedies, the usual over-the-counter preparations are available. As you shop or pick up your prescription, tantalizing aromas waft from the adjoining soda-fountain-turned-restaurant. Seven days a week the restaurant serves up a classic New Mexican menu of burritos, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, burgers and more starting at 9 a.m. Receiving rave reviews from hungry diners,

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Stop in for lunch and enjoy New Mexican specialties at the dinerstyle counter.

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no meal is complete without a piping hot homemade tortilla topped with melting butter. Why a full-scale neighborhood restaurant in a pharmacy? Both the gift shop and kitchen evolved from the typical drug store/ soda fountain concept of Pete Duran’s day. As the neighborhood grew, Duran’s Pharmacy expanded, meeting the needs of their customers, not to mention an influx of tourists from all over the world. Now, people who have heard of Duran’s, call from the road and stop to pick up an order of delicious New Mexican food on the fly. When Pete Duran decided to retire and sell his business in 1965, his staff pharmacist, Robert Ghattas, purchased it and his family still owns the place and work there today. Dedicated to its history, Duran’s continues to employ local people, providing opportunities for many who live nearby. It’s an iconic stop along Route 66 to shop and enjoy some of the best food in the state of New Mexico.

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Duran’s Central Pharmacy offers an array of gifts and goodies to take home. Many of the items they carry are made by local artisans.

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Christine Barbe from Bordeaux, France, is the winemaker at Coquerel Family Wine Estates.

there’s no taming Tempranillo There are some regions around the world so strongly associated with a specific grape that they are talked about as if they were one and the same. For example, Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France; Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy; Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. Since the introduction by the Phoenicians some 2500 years ago, Tempranillo has been widely planted across the high-altitude interior of northern Spain, over the years becoming Spain’s most important grape. Today, there are several names for the same grape—Tempranillo in Rioja, Tinto Fino and Tinta del País in

neighboring Ribera del Duero. In Portugal, it is known as Tinta Roriz when making Port, although it’s Aragonez when grown in the southern regions. Wines from the producers such as Bodegas LAN and Protos show the classic Tempranillo style. The young examples show all juicy cherry and strawberry, ready for any occasion. With aging—and Tempranillo does very well with aging—things start to get more serious, incorporating characteristics of vanilla, licorice and tobacco spice. The wines show a definite savory side, a quality often defined as tobacco leaf, developing leathery notes as they gain years. Particularly wonderful examples are Bodegas LAN

Left to right: Coquerel Tempranillo, Protos Ribera del Duero ’27 and Bodegas LAN Viña Lanciano.

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Rioja Reserva Viña Lanciano and Protos Ribera del Duero ’27. That historic connection, however, is not exclusive. Tempranillo now grows around the world and it’s possible to find fantastic examples in the most unlikely places. A little closer to home, you can find charming wines from Coquerel Wines in Calistoga, Napa Valley, and Vivác Winery in Dixon, New Mexico. Pair younger, lighter style wines with foods of northern Spain such as cured meats like jamon or an array of charcuterie and cheeses. Opt for the older vintages and the single vineyard expressions of Tempranillo for the main course, typically involving grilled meats and particularly lamb. These savory, aged vintages are the perfect beverage for an autumn eve.

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by Heather Shoning

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head south to West Texas don’t let Marfa’s size fool you, arts and culture abound in this hip hamlet Driving in, the darker-than-black highway cuts through a sea of goldenrod grasses dried by the searing sun and whipped to and fro by prairie winds. At just under a seven-hour drive from Albuquerque, Marfa, Texas, is a long weekend hot spot you don’t want to miss. Founded in the 1880s as a railroad water stop, later the Marfa Army Airfield was a training field for several thousand pilots during World War II and a training ground for many U.S. Army’s chemical mortar battalions. Its military history and the relics left behind play a significant role in its art and architecture today. Although it has a population of less than 2,000 people, its’ a beacon of 104

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Top: Enjoy your stay at The Lincoln Marfa for a relaxing home base for your cultural adventures. Bottom: Prada Marfa is an art installation that draws crowds to this culturally sophisticated, yet tiny, West Texas town.

Photo credits top to bottom, left to right: Thalia Pearl/Shutterstock.com, Courtesy City of Marfa, travel_with_me/Shutterstock.com, Courtesy City of Marfa, El Cosmico, Donald Judd, 15 untitled works in concrete, 1980-1984. Permanent collection, the Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas. Photo by Douglas Tuck, courtesy of the Chinati Foundation. Donald Judd Art 2020 Judd Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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When you make El Cosmico your home base, you can choose to stay in a tent, tepee, retro camper and other eclectic accommodations. Even if you don’t stay there, do stop by and check out the fun gift shop.

arts and culture. Along U.S. Highway 90, you’ll catch your first glimpse of the unusual and artistic bent that makes this place special. While technically closer to the town Valentine, Prada Marfa pops up on the horizon seemingly out of nowhere. Artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, whose work is known to explore the relationship between art, architecture and design, collaborated with Prada to create this mirage. This permanent mini-Prada store is never open, but it’s nonetheless punctuated with actual Prada shoes and handbags. This is just your prep for the art-filled weekend to come.

So Much Art

Marfa is home to a host of other arts venues and topping the list is the Chinati Foundation, a contemporary art museum in Marfa. The museum is based upon the ideas of its founder Donald Judd, one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. You’ll find a collection of contemporary artists’ work in three locations, each of which are repurposed structures and sites connected to Marfa’s history including a former wool and mohair warehouse, a former military hospital and artillery sheds. Marfa is no one-trick pony, so the Chinati Foundation is not the only place to immerse yourself in culture. Be sure to wander through the nearly two dozen other galleries and museums peppering the Presidio County seat. Make a stop at the Blackwell School, where until 1965 Mexican American children in Marfa were subjected to de facto segregation. Today, this Historic Landmark celebrates the rich Hispanic culture and history of Marfa.

More to See and Do

Marfa is known for its festivals and events. October is host to the Marfa 100 charity bicycle race as well as Chinati Weekend. November hosts MXTX-A Cross-Border Exchange, which brings 40 artists from across Texas and Mexico to collaborate on a sound library culminating in a live performance. Although it will be over by press time, plan for next September’s Trans-Pecos Festival of

Music + Love. Local venue El Cosmico is home to four days of live music, sandlot baseball, workshops, vendors and more. The lineup of talent is always spectacular. If you’re in town on a crystal-clear night, head east on U.S. Highway 90 for about nine miles until you reach a widened shoulder, the official viewing area for the Marfa Lights. Originally spotted in 1883 by a ranch hand, several theories abound these strange lights described as “mysterious orbs” in yellow-orange and also green, blue or red, sometimes remaining stationary and sometimes darting across the dark desert landscape. Spot them, and you can decide for yourself: UFO, ghosts, car lights?

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In addition to hosting events, El Cosmico is possibly one of the most fun spots to hang your hat for the evening. You can stay in a funky, retro camping trailer, a tepee, a yurt, a safari tent or pitch your own tent. On the compound, you’ll find a souvenir shop with carefully curated books, clothing and more. If you’re looking for a more traditional stay, head to 105 Lincoln. And by “traditional,” we only mean not a tepee or a yurt. This eleven-suite property was once a 1920s horse stable and has been restored to preserve the history of the building and the eclectic spirit of the community. Each suite is different and one—an addition to the original building—served as a bomb shelter in the ’50s. Each unit is a little bit Southwestern, a little bit modern and all Marfa-chic. With names like Buns N’ Roses, Do Your Thing and Food Shark, you can imagine there’s a bevy of interesting eats to refuel after your arts escapades. Give Para Llevar a shot for a hearty wood-fired pizza or burger and check out their bodega for snacks and local goodies. For a more refined—yet still super rustic—sit-down meal, head to Al Campo Wine Garden & Rustic Bistro. Outdoor dining at wooden picnic tables has never been so fine as when you’re doing it with charcuterie and wine! They’ve also got fun favorites such as chips and queso, tacos and more. All in all, a long weekend trip to Marfa will just leave you wanting more—we didn’t even touch on the activities such as gliding, golfing, yoga and shopping. What’s that you say? You’re already planning your second trip? Go south! SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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Just Winging Through

here come the quail!

My husband’s not a huge birder, but even he gets excited when the quail make their twice-daily appearance in our yard. We call it “QuailTV.” In the fall and winter months we’ll watch an entire covey—and sometimes two coveys traveling together—carefully make their way across the driveway, one nervous quail at a time. When the family has reconnected, the party begins. Quail begin careening around the yard like chubby pinballs, comically zipping from feeding station to feeding station as the theme song to “The Benny Hill Show” plays in my head. When anywhere from 10 to 20 quail have eaten their fill, at some silent signal from the family patriarch they will suddenly, silently and— again individually—disappear into the brush. We see four types of quail in New Mexico. One of the two most common is scaled quail, so named because of the fish-like “scale” pattern on their feathered breasts. Scaled quail are a dusky gray-brown, perfect coloring for seamlessly blending into high desert brush. Both males and females have an adorable little tuft at the top of the head. Another common quail is the beautiful and colorful Gambel’s quail. Both sexes of Gambel’s have an apostrophe-shaped crest that’s easy to spot as they move about. Quail are flightless, and as you can imagine, that makes life challenging for a bird. Yes, they can explosively burst from hiding places and make short hops to safety, and you’ll often see quail resting on a fence or post, the head male making his

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Above: One of the two most common types of quail in New Mexico is scaled quail.

by Amy Gross

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Both sexes of Gambel’s quail have an apostrophe-shaped crest that’s easy to spot as they move about. And they are just too cute!

distinctive chuck chahh, chuck chahh sound to warn off intruders. But quail spend most of their time walking, feeding and even nesting on the ground. Like chickens and ducks, quail chicks are ready to follow their parents around within minutes of hatching. It’s not unusual to see quail parents leading a pack of 14 to 20 babies—at least initially. Sadly, their numbers dwindle over the summer due to predation by coyotes, bobcats, roadrunners and raptors. So, help a quail out! To entice quail to your yard, remember they prefer feeding on or near the ground. A ground platform feeder is a great spot for a bowl of fresh water, and you can either toss some seed in a shallow pan or directly on the ground. Don’t worry about buying a special quail blend of seed; just find a good quality patio (no-mess) blend that has millet in it. You’ll soon be tuning in to the next fun episode of QuailTV. Amy Gross is a birder and the organizer of Santa Fe Birdbrains, a Northern New Mexico–based Meetup group. SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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a palette for art When Jay and Mary Jordan of Vail, Colorado, bought a second home in Santa Fe, their extensive art collection was top of mind. “I was seeking a palette for art,” says Mary. “I have a lot of art, and it shows so well in this house.” The home, built by Tierra Concepts, has smooth white walls that lend a museum-quality feel to the space. Rustic touches including custom iron furnishings and a 17th-century French armoire juxtapose its modern bent. The Jordan’s art collection includes many works by close friend and local artist Roseta Santiago. Mary loves how she weaves hints of her life into her work. The subject of the painting shown here is wearing the red scarf that belonged to Santiago’s father, the personal chef to President Harry Truman. Whenever Mary hangs a Santiago painting, she says, “The room comes alive!” Tierra Concepts, tierraconceptssantafe.com

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