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“THE DETAILS ARE NOT THE DETAILS. THEY MAKE THE DESIGN.” – Charles Eames

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he one constant in designing or decorating a home is that it needs to be personalized and say something about the owner. Though color palettes may change, the underlining theme is that your space says something about you and is personalized to your liking. Though we’ve included some of the spring design

trends, we also included spaces throughout El Paso that are

moving our city forward and creating a new perspective of us to those outside of our city.

We want you to flip through this issue and look at how the Kern area is developing and changing in a positive move forward. Like cocooned caterpillars, houses in the Kern area are being transformed into butterflies as owners remodel and contract local experts to upgrade their homes. We want you to take a look inside El Paso’s newest hotel downtown, Hotel Indigo, and look at how the details and space are enveloped with designs that are unique to our city. These spaces inspire to take characteristics special to El Paso and implement them into the design of your own space. We want to help encourage and set you on the right path to the latest trends happening this spring. Whether you are changing out your kitchen for the newest all-black look or leaning towards Pantone’s rainbow of spring 2016’s trending colors, let these pages give you the details to create your own special design.

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this look, Powers and the homeowners chose many of the furniture

for grandeur. A solitary lull that is simple, a vibrancy

pieces from Charlotte’s on El Paso’s west side. For all the rest,

waiting to be filled. That is probably why a lot of El

Powers and the homeowners made a few trips to Las Vegas, Nevada

Pasoans opt to decorate their homes in the Tuscan style. A call to rich,

and shopped at a few of Powers’ favorite shops to complete the look.

Italian culture, this grand design palette brings boldness, warmth, and depth to homes. Nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains,

For entertaining, this home does not disappoint. Complete with a lavish

one such home brings these key style components to the table in

living space with thick marble fireplaces and plenty of sitting room,

new and unique ways.

the house also holds an indoor swimming pool and entertainment area complete with its own cooking space and fireplace. This salt-

Built by El Paso’s own Luis Medina from MRQ Construction, LLC, this

water pool comes complete with fountains and high windows that

spacious home has light brown stucco, decorative stone accents, and

showcase the nearby view of the desert and cityscape. The bathrooms

red roof tiles that balance this European style with the southwest. The

create a similar feel with their intricate stone ceilings and Travertine

delicately constructed rod iron gates, fixtures and railings also give it

floors, multiple chandeliers, and stained glass windows.

a classic look and unite the style with the elegant arched windows.

When approaching the home from the outside, it’s also hard to not

The kitchen is a work of art all its own. Designed by A-1 Kitchens, the

notice the beautiful flowing fountain or the six-car garage that opens

design and floor is open and inviting. With dark Mediterranean Bronze

the home to the outside.

fixtures, dark wood cabinets, rod iron chandeliers, the darkness is juxtaposed nicely with the lighter colors of the beige walls, and the

Local Interior Designer, Linda Powers, designed the interior of the

softer colors in the Travertine flooring and the granite countertops.

home. Walking through the front doors, two winding dark wood

The ceiling in this space is an exposed brick that furthers to warm

staircases cascade down from the second floor, marrying the blend

up the room with deep red tones, framed by dark wood beams. With

of cold travertine tile and warm hardwood with classic elegance.

Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances, the kitchen is the perfect place to

Looking up to the high vaulted ceilings, a rod iron chandelier hands

come in, sit down, and enjoy a glass of wine.

from a dome, painted to appear as though the sky is shining through the building itself. Walking through the entryway, there is more

Altogether this Tuscan inspired home is spacious and open. It invites

stonework from gray scale stone to light marble, all combined to

and inspires all those who come through its doors to turn to back to

entrance the senses in the accents that exude stateliness. To achieve

Tuscany and to enjoy the grander side of life.

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ess really is more when it comes to the sleek home of the Munoz-Asiain family.

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juxtaposed with the clean lines and simple décor have created a comfortable and ideal atmosphere for the family to enjoy and form new memories in. Fortunately, the Munoz-Asiain family was very involved with the design of their home and was able to lead the direction of their new home.

The modern and minimalist home was built three years ago for the family by Pointe Homes.

The family worked closely with builder, Carlos Villalobos, from Pointe Homes and designer, Chad North, to bring their dream home into fruition. “We had not had this style of home before. We used to live in a traditional style home [before this one],” said the wife of the home. In going from one style to another she said, “We have always loved clean, modern lines and the contemporary style. [My husband and kids] agreed on the style since day one.”

When looking for a home, or starting the process of designing one, homeowners usually have a wish list of things that they want. For some, it’s a certain number of bedrooms/bathrooms, a big kitchen, or a two-car garage. For the Munoz-Asiain family they wanted an open and simple concept – no walls to block any rooms of or close any spaces in. Another thing on their wish list was a common area where they could get together to eat, do homework/study, watch films, listen to music and entertain. “We were very in sync and Chad North understood our style in our first meeting.”

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Included in this open style concept is a NanaWall. This amazing feature

of the house. The openness of the design is perfect for hosting family

allows the inside of the house to seamlessly spill out to the outside.

dinners; holiday parties and any other excuse to bring loved ones in.

The living room, with its white couches to match the white walls and light floors, can be enjoyed with the NanaWall folded at one end.

Leaving nothing to the ordinary, even the stairs of the home have

With this open feature, you can cook in the large white kitchen while

a unique and modern design. Using mixed material in a sleek and

still catching the summer breeze from outside. It all becomes one

fulgent matter, the stairs welcome in the light coming in from the

cohesive space. The terrace outside can host guests on spring and

adjacent windows and add to the openness of the floor plan.

summer nights and makes entertaining an easy and enjoyable thing.

It’s also the perfect place to relax outside when not enjoying the pool.

The family has created a house set to their liking and constructed The design of the home also includes lots of windows in order to

a new standard for sleekness in the desert. The casual décor is

allow natural light in for a bright and relaxing atmosphere. The kitchen

handpicked and chosen with purpose to maintain the simplicity that

includes a long island with plenty of seating for more casual lunches

the family desires. “We love taking our time decorating and choosing

and dinners. Keeping with the theme of sleekness and simplicity, the

the ideal piece of furniture. Trips give us inspiration of décor and our

kitchen has white cabinets and white countertops beautifully paired

plans are to slowly add personal touches to our home,” said the wife.

with a mirrored backsplash to add some contrast. Anyone cooking or

Aiming to create a home that reflects their lives, they have succeeded.

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here is a delicate beauty in what

is broken. A charm of age that is

deep and genuine. The same is true

for those of us who dwell here in the

desert. Nestled in the foothills of the

Franklin Mountains is an older part of the

city you may have seen. Just across the

street from the University of Texas at El Paso

and just up the hill from downtown, historic

Kern Place is El Paso’s oldest suburb. Founded by

Peter Kern in 1881, many of these homes are over one hundred years old and while many have stood the test of time, others have been renovated to maintain their elegant allure.

Interestingly, Kern Place has a rich history. After the new railroad was built connecting El Paso to the growing United States, Peter bought the land seeing the potential the town had for further growth and development. As the owner of a successful jewelry store, Peter’s early years in El Paso were filled with marital bliss and the birth of his first child, Madeline. But after ten years, he lost his business and his wife and child abandoned him. Needing a clean slate, Peter took

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plan succeeded and he obtained $50,000 in cash, Kern returned once again and began developing the sandy hill, which would later become parts of Kern Place and Mesa Street.

Today the homes stand as a testament of the cities history as part of the Wild West. “The Kern Place and Rim Area have such a nostalgia and charm that’s notably hard to resist. The neighborhood boasts unique homes of bygone eras, tree-lined sidewalks leading to friendly parks and scenic views, accessible hiking trails through the arroyo and mountains; not to mention it’s in the heart of El Paso, so you feel connected to everything,” explained Lindsay Coulter, a Kern Place resident. Lindsay and her husband searched two years before they found their 1930s home. By focusing less on the retro orange tiled bathroom and the purple vanity that came with the home, and more on the sturdy walls, welcoming arches, expansive picture windows, high curved ceilings, stately fireplaces, hardwood floors, hand carved ceiling beams, original faceted crystal chandeliers, and more, Lindsey and her husband Tyler bought the house and quickly got to work on the renovations, excited to make the house into their family’s home. “From the walls, to the floors and ceilings, every surface had to be updated.

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BEFORE Mila Farrah, another Kern resident, had similar feelings about the area. “I always dreamt of having a house in El Paso and remodeling it one day,” Mila recalled.

“Really, in high school I didn’t spend money on clothes, I spent money buying furniture and décor in Mexico, and surprising my parents with more things that they needed to store in their warehouse until I was older.”

And when the time was right, that is exactly what she did and Mila purchased a Spanish-influenced home. “The first time I walked in my new house, I immediately had a vision of what I wanted to do with the renovations. Open areas, clean layout, colorful accents and a beautiful, open kitchen. I wanted an all around warm and inviting home for tons of entertaining. Remodeling my house was exhilarating, exhausting, and so much fun. I loved every minute of making decisions, and creating something entirely new . . . but nothing beats the day that you’ve completed your project and you finally get to move in and make it your home,” Mila explained.

But the benefits of living in Kern don’t stop there. Not only is the area steeped in story and charm, but it is also a really fun neighborhood to live in. “For someone who loves to entertain, I chose the right neighborhood,” Mila said. “The greatest part about living in Kern Place is the community. So many of my lifelong and new friends live within a few blocks of me, and being able to walk 200 feet and be at Madeline Park with dogs, babies, and great company all around . . . you can’t beat that lifestyle. Everyone is active and welcoming, and there’s never a dull moment.”

Kern Place is certainly more than just a neighborhood. For those lucky residents who dwell within this historic part of El Paso, living here is a daily key to the past, a delicate reminder of the fascinating history of the city we all love.

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designers and local artisans who condensed so much of what

and East Main, in the still transforming chrysalis of downtown El

makes El Paso special and unique, and injected it into a familiar, yet

Paso, you will find the latest stride in our fair cities inexorable march

wonderfully contemporary destination.

towards contemporary redefinition. The Hotel Indigo, occupying what was once the Downtowner Motor Inn (subsequently

A CURIOSO interior design representative explains how colorful

exchanging hands through the years) stands as a monument to a

abstract art can be found throughout the Hotel and how a priority was

fairly recent and exploding facet of downtown El Paso, its urban

made to reach out to local artisans to create the individual pieces.

renewal with a focus on hip, yet culturally aware locations and contemporary event destinations.

Charles Austin of Charles Austin design studio (CAds) expands on this by pointing out how the three dimensional mosaic tile wall at the

Adding a voice to this chorus, International Hotel Groups (IHG)

Kansas St. entrance is an abstract representation of the geometric

brings its Hotel Indigo brand to the city, complete with the chains

patterns found in Mexican folk art and how, to match the dominant

signature policy of location specific stylings, decor and presentation.

material of the hotel structure, the tiles were handmade of cast

The El Paso Hotel Indigo is no different, and embraces the Sun City’s

concrete then died with several vibrant color pigments.

unique mixtures of cultural diversities. From the moment you enter the austere ground floor lobby, to the instant the elevator doors open

Zeke Peña, of Loco Workshop, describes the mural on the Circa 1963

to the 5th floor and the whole building seemingly opens itself up to

terrace as referencing the beautiful landscape and sky found here in

you with a large, airy reception area framed by views of the highly

the Chihuahuan desert, and how the backdrop for the mural pulls colors

impressive pool lounge and ‘Circa 1963’ bar. Everything is separated

from this desert environment and uses them as backdrop. A young

by walls of glass giving the impression of one large open floor with

Latina woman is portrayed in the mural that is looking out over the

little division and a flood of the afternoon’s indirect light.

open patio bar toward the mountains and sunset. Her hair is decorated with flowers and a subtle homage to the iconic Frida Kahlo. His idea for

This impressive presentation of El Paso’s Hotel Indigo was

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Joel Martinez of EME design studio: “When we were tasked with

unique. No other hotel in the city can offer such a unique perspective

creating murals for the interior of the suites, it was important to

of this space. In our view there was a void of truly memorable

keep the essence of the El Paso region as our main priority. Vintage

social spaces in El Paso that embrace the natural landscape and the

photographs of El Paso and Juarez convey a strong sense of nostalgia,

reinvigorating cityscape of downtown, and that we believe is what

and when paired with bold and bright geometric lines, the past seems

makes Circa 1963 so appealing.”

to come to life again. People don’t realize how important both cities are to each other, so we decided to create one mural on each wall to

Just a few relaxed strides from the bar is the lovely rooftop pool

mimic the border town experience. As the viewer, you are caught in

lounge, complete with pergola covered seating, along with rows of

the middle of a visual story between both places. Imagery contains

custom, rustic wood framed comfy couches. The space emanates

historic references, local iconography and even regional slang. The

this very relaxing and effortless Zen-like vibe (contrasting starkly

pieces communicate the rich history, folklore and essence of the

against the hustling downtown streets only five floors below), which

region through an abstract collage of visual and colorful images.”

is only reinforced by the gentle, ambient sound of trickling water from the pool waterfall and the river stone concrete sculpture fountain.

The aptly named ‘Circa 1963’ bar lives up to its name with a pseudo

(Concrete sculptures by Paul Oglesby.)

mod-meets-contemporary design ethos that positively oozes a certain type of comfortable cool. One could almost catch a glimpse of Audrey

CURIOSO: “Creating the right energy through design is crucial. The

Hepburn sipping a martini or Donald Draper leaning over the pool

most intentional which might not be as apparent was the decision to

lounge railing, enjoying a cigarette.

locate the guest check-in on the fifth floor. Although it is only a few floors, arriving to the hotel and traveling up to the lobby creates a sense

CURIOSO: “The fact that the bar opens up to the Franklin mountains

of anticipation, of excitement, and above all, of curiosity. That is what

to the north and out over the pool deck towards the characterful

hotel guests are seeking, a hotel experience that feels unique and this

skyline of downtown, all the way to Ciudad Juárez to the south is very

uniqueness is very much at the core of the Hotel Indigo brand.”

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Contests Editorial Extras Things to Do Sneak Previews On what sets a stay at Hotel Indigo apart from other competing hotelsCURIOSO: “A primary design driver was to make guests truly feel that they were in a hotel in El Paso. Firmly rooted in the downtown neighborhood. For example, the wood clad columns throughout the lobby come from the boxcars that crisscross the city; the denim upholstery makes reference to the fact that El Paso used to be the denim producing capital of the world. The incorporation of all the creative talents of local graphic artists, painters, sculptors, furniture makers all contribute to make the hotel indigo unique.”

On what’s on the horizon for the Hotel IndigoCAds: “Due to the demand for multi-function space, the owners are considering expanding the pool deck area to add a large green house style indoor/outdoor banquet hall.”

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EP’s New Perspective Brings a Big Breath of Fresh Air

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ew is a rare bird. It’s hard to find, and often difficult to come to terms with. It was even Shakespeare himself who once said, “there is nothing new under the sun.” But every once in awhile, something new erupts and not only is it fresh, but the change it brings makes the little hardships in life that much easier to bear. While out and about in our city this week, I stumbled across something new. But it wasn’t the difficult “new,” it wasn’t the hard-to-take “new” – it was the sublime “new.” The rare “new” that only comes once in a blue moon.

If you haven’t heard, there is a new shop open for business on Stanton Street. Open since April 16, Paradigm Texas has infected the Sun City with style. Owned by John Zimmerman and Robert Lomnicki, this power couple has brought their years of experience travelling and working for world-class designers to West Texas with

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TRAVEL LIKE AN EXPLORER STAY LIKE A LOCAL Rooftop pool view over the city skyscape Eat at The Downtowner Restaurant HOTEL INDIGO 325 N. Kansas St., El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 532-5200

décor, new and vintage furniture, glassware, barware, indoor and outdoor entertainmentware, men’s and women’s boutique items, exclusive teas and candies, jewelry, local and regional art, pet accessories, and even items for children – Paradigm Texas is a great spot to add to your list whether you are looking for that one-of-a-kind piece to add to your library, or if you are searching for the perfect gift for a loved one. And if you love what you see, Lomnicki and Zimmerman also offer their interior design services. “We are always changing what we have so it’s always fresh. What we have here are items we would have in our own home,” Lomnicki said. “We want to offer this city a new view point and perspective through pieces that speak to experience – items that are timeless and storied.”

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corner of the world. A space where you can not only shop, but also take in a different vantage point on life because that’s exactly what Zimmerman and Lomnicki offer. After meeting 23 years ago in New York, while both of them were working for Georgio Armani, the two have been a team ever since working all over the United States from the East Coast to Highland Park in Dallas, Oak Street in Chicago, and most recently Beverly Hills. Together they bring

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their shared experience and styles to their store and with it, curated pieces of beauty. “I remember, one day we were in South Hampton together. We were shopping and simply got inspired. We both said, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if we had our own store?’ And today here we are, and it is our honor and our privilege to serve El Paso,” Zimmerman said.

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“I remember, one day we were in South Hampton together. We were shopping and simply got inspired.

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Our homes can change with the season – it’s not a crime. And there’s easy ways to do so. Pantone just released their spring colors and in honor of that, we’d like to show you how you can take those shades and welcome them into your home. Like anything that you bring into your space, you can make them personable and add your own flair to them. This spring, brighten up your home and don’t be afraid to dive 76

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ROSE QUARTZ As Pantone’s Color of the Year, Rose Quartz has been all over interior design magazines and all over the Internet. This color looks effortlessly great in any room. Switch things up in the living room with a bold wall in this shade, apply it to the bathroom with hand towels and matching shower curtain, add it to the bedroom as a duvet cover, or even add this to the kitchen in the form of dinnerware.

SERENITY Paired with Rose Quartz, this is a home design dynamic duo.

However, if you can’t “think pink” and want to stay blue, you can solely use Serenity in your home to lighten up the mood and create a breathable space. You can take this to the kitchen and paint your cabinets and walls in this shade for a Serenity overhaul. Trust me, it looks awesome. Or, if you need new appliances, Morphy Richards and other brands have everything from teakettles to ovens in this beautiful shade.

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SNORKEL BLUE Make a statement in your home. Take this color in a sophisticated way to the living room with a satin couch, keeping the rest of the surrounding colors toned down. Or you can make this more playful by adding this to the kids’ bedroom with a bedframe or desk in this color.

BUTTERCUP A bright shade of yellow may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but maybe it should be! Getting chairs in this color could add a perky feel to your kitchen table or adding this color to your bathroom could lead to a bright and positive morning of getting ready. Not ready for all the brightness? You can make subtle additions of this color to your home with accent pillows or picture frames.

Cheer up, Buttercup!

LIMPET SHELL A brighter blue than Serenity, but not as bold as Snorkel Blue, this beachy color will put you in the right mood. Bar stools in this color are a gorgeous addition to any kitchen island or bar area and patio chairs in this color will also make your outdoor patio pop with a fresh color. If you have a hallway where your wall gallery is, painting it in this shade will make those photos and artwork even more eye-cathing.

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FIESTA A great way to make a simple change in your home is by adding or changing out side tables or other accents in your home. Fiesta is exactly what you might think it is – an exciting bright color. If you have more earth-toned furniture in your living room, add some life this spring with a bright read accent table where you can place our magazines on top.

Accent pillows for your sofa are also a good idea, along with sheer curtains for your windows.

GREEN FLASH Not for the shy, Green Flash can easily add charm to your home this spring. You can paint the walls of an entire room in this color paired with deep jewel tones and your space will instantly be transformed to a chic and sophisticated space with character. Or you can add a chair to your bedroom in this color for an easy upgrade and added charm.

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have mirrors in every restroom, so people would rather invest money on a piece of art rather than another mirror. Mirrors are actually a great piece to put up in your home because they can serve different purposes and with the incredible variety available these days you should have no trouble finding one perfect for your home.

Mirrors can be used as a focal point in a room – think about a huge leaning mirror in a dining room or living room. In addition to being an artistic focal point, it will add depth to the room. For a mirror to be the center of attention doesn’t mean that it needs to be a huge mirror.

You can find a small interesting piece and coordinate your furniture around it; consider a mirror with an odd shape, or maybe a mirror with a really striking frame. Mirrors can be used to make a dramatic affect anywhere you put them and a bold mirror can set the decorating tone for an entire room. If you’re really not convinced you want a mirror as a main piece in your room, you can always get a mirror and treat it strictly as an art piece. There is a plethora of art galleries and art pieces that work with mirrors. You can be as bold as you want with it and make it a conversation starter. Get artistic – hang a bunch of different mirrors (like an art gallery wall) or experiment with different materials to create your very own frame. Is the frame of your mirror www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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too glossy and modern? Sand it down and create an antique effect on it. It’s your call.

Another great thing about mirrors is that they help enlarge any space. Since they are reflective, mirrors add light to any interior and this helps achieve a bigger look in a room. Try placing the mirrors next to lamps or across windows, so the light can be reflected and it can light up the whole room.

This idea is perfect for that awkward corner or room that you feel is too small. To make it work, hang a big mirror for a more spacious effect; remember, the bigger the mirror the “bigger” the room. This concept can also be incorporated into mirrored furniture. There are dressers, coffee tables and side tables that already have a mirror included in their design. These are great options as well to bring that shine into your room. You can have a plant on top of a table with a mirror and it will give the illusion of more foliage, or have a mirrored dresser in a corner to give your room more depth.

Please just don’t put mirrors on the ceiling because those are never cute (not even in cheap motels).

Mirrors are for far more than just looking at yourself, they are versatile and when it comes to interior design, they should be a key piece in everyone’s home this spring.

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pring is once again upon us and it is time to

the other is still water. Moving water represents flowing

move outdoors into our yards and gardens.

money and is excellent for improving cash flow. Creating

Many of us consider this space to be our

a pond in the wealth corner of your residence will help to

sanctuary. Healthy vegetation is important, not

increase not only your money but it is also beneficial in

only because it provides oxygen and vitality,

business contacts and networking. The wealth corner is

but it also exerts a positive influence on the

located on the far left corner of the property when you’re

psyche, creating hope and growth for new life.

facing your backyard. Still water has dual meaning, one of wisdom and stored wealth. You can find still water usually

When considering trees for your home or garden it

in swimming pools. This water feature should always be

is preferable to buy trees that are growing upward.

kept clean and clear as possible. Stagnant, cloudy or debris

For example, a globe willow grows upward which is

filled still water creates negativity thus causing confusion

considered to bring growth, whereas a weeping willow

or shady dealings with money.

grows downward, which is believed to bring negativity and sorrow. Trees that bear fruit or flowers are also considered

Plants and flowers add color to your space as well as

more beneficial than those bearing none. A few trees

symbolizing new growth. Rounded leaves like in geraniums

and their meanings are as follows: apple trees for safety,

are considered lucky whereas dagger-like plants such as

olive trees for peace, orange trees for good luck, pear

cacti are less favorable. If you have plants that are dying or

trees for sweetness and peach trees for compassion. The

need to be replaced, do so quickly. Also, an odd number of

placement of trees is important as well. It is considered

plants create a stronger, more active energy than an even

bad luck to place a tree directly in the path of the front

number of plants do. Red is a great color for flowering

door. Blocking the front entrance to your home prevents

plants as it helps to bring active Chi to the space.

energy from flowing inside, thus causing nothing to grow for its occupants.

One last tip: wind chimes help to attract new energy, opportunity and remove obstacles. Purchasing a wind

Shrubs that stay green year round are considered more

chime made with metal is best because they make the

favorable than ones that drop their leaves in the fall.

highest quality pleasant sounding ring.

Evergreens are an excellent choice, however the tall Italian cypress is considered a poison arrow due to its

The world is a hectic place and we all need that space

pointy tops. If you have such shrubs, consider rounding

where we can clear our minds and relax. Adding a few

the tops of them to soften their energy.

of these tips can make your time with nature even more sacred when enjoying the outdoors.

Water features can also be very helpful in releasing negative ions and adding soothing white noise to the space. There

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Pasoans are becoming more

aware of the food they purchase

to put into their bodies. Both

the Downtown Farmer’s Market

and the farmer’s market at Ardovino’s Crossing have become a popular weekend activity with booths from local farmers and artisans. For those of us with busy schedules, Wal-Mart often seems like the easier way to stock up you fridge and feed your family. That doesn’t necessarily need to be the case though.

Local El Pasoan, Patsy Hermosillo and her two daughters, Adriana Clowe and Vanessa Brady, took to buying locally grown produce and making that the norm for their families. “We’re mostly vegetarians so having quality produce in our homes has always been

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important. Now that there are small children in the family, it’s become even more essential that they have access to healthy snacks like fresh carrots or organic orange slices,” Clowe said.

“True Food started after a casual visit to a local farm where we soon began purchasing organic produce for our own personal use. So many friends and family members were interested in where we were getting our vegetables from that we saw an opportunity to make this readily available to all of El Paso,” said Clowe.

The original plan was to work with as many local farms as possible, seeing it as a way to incorporate more items. They changed their approach to work with a core group of three local farms to provide produce for the box program.

El Paso True Food works like many local meal preps do. It’s easy, it’s smart, it’s healthy and it’s local! By investing in the three core farms, they have made it possible to bring local produce to tables all over El Paso. Every Wednesday by midnight, El Pasoans can log on to their website, elpasotruefood.com, and order a box for $30. The items included change depending on what is in season and what is ripe for the farmers to pick, but boxes come with eight to ten items. What is really great about this box program is that farmers are able to deliver the produce by Saturday morning; boxes get arranged and are immediately distributed to pick-up locations around town – a very fresh way of obtaining produce. “In addition, our members 87

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have the option to add three different types

successful career in marketing and public

of bread loaves from one of El Paso’s best

relations. At the start of True Food, Hermosillo

bakeries, Belle Sucre Bakery,” added Clowe.

was the developmental director for a special project with Habitat for Humanity. Now, she

Currently, their three core farms are MVM

does PR and is the Network Facilitator for the

Farm in Las Cruces, Desierto Verde in

family company.

“Be Legendary, Not Ordinary.”

Anthony and Preferred Produce in Deming.

“We have also formed a partnership with

In terms of what the future holds for True

additional smaller farms that grow specific

Food, the family has great goals in mind.

items such as herbs or fruit that allow us

Already there has been an interest in the local

to bring a greater variety to our boxes.

food movement that True Food expanded

Earlier this year, we started working with La

to hold quarterly True Food Talks, “where

Montanita Co-op in Albuquerque which gives

[people can go] and enjoy a delicious meal

us access to northern New Mexico products

while listening to informative discussions on

and produce items that are not available in

the movement.”

the south year round,” Clowe informed me.

These items include vegetables such as

“The more we can show a demand for our

potatoes, onions, and carrots.

local foods and the box program, the more we

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can invest in the growth of our local farms,” Before becoming involved in this family

says Clowe. She also added, “We see a

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bright and delicious future for True Food and

in Houston for six years – eventually coming

El Paso with continued box growth and more

back to El Paso with her three little boys. She

social awareness on the importance of eating

now handles the weekly correspondence

local. El Paso has such a wonderful history

with the farms. Her sister, Vanessa Brady,

of local farms and the produce they create

runs her own creative living blog where

that we’d hate to see lost. We’re proud to

she creates original tutorials and recipes

be a part of supporting our local farmers with

(triedandtrueblog.com). She also manages

another outlet to reach consumers and hope

the True Food website and brand. Their

El Paso will give local ‘True Food’ a try!”

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a well-known Mexican painter in Michoacán, she believes that “art runs in the family.”

since before she knew how to write.

By using colorful thread woven around nails imbedded on a wooden

“I remember my dad coming home from work smelling like wood and

board, Sanchez is able to produce intricate representations of words,

paint so that scent has always intrigued me.”

names, animals, geometric shapes, abstract patterns and other objects.

Since the age of three, Sanchez has been taking art classes, but

She started off by creating acrylic painted art pieces using scrap wood

given that her mother is a jewelry designer and her grandfather is

from her dad’s workshop. In doing so, she was able to salvage the

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wood and reclaim it for painting, but it’s her string art that became

Sanchez quit working her regular retail job to focus more on her

increasingly popular.

passion for art and with the help of her family she was able to kickstart her business “Mari Doodle.”

“My dad runs his own construction company and is very handy with wood so he taught me how to stain and prep it for painting

“My mom told me that if I want to get out there I have to take a risk.”

and nail gridding.”

She soon realized that she had to shut down all her doubts and try.

Just last year, her string art grew so rapidly through social media and

Although her string art first originated as a hobby, Sanchez expanded

by word of mouth that she began receiving orders from other states

from creating pieces for friends and family to selling her wall decor

outside of Texas and New Mexico. She now ships customized pieces

at local farmers markets and events taking place throughout the

across the country and Mexico.

community.

However, along with the popularity came some downfalls. Sanchez Her first booth display that took place at the Time Monteciillo shopping

was denied the opportunity to sell at some farmers markets because

center was a success as she sold out of everything.

it wasn’t considered art.

“People started asking me for business cards, which I didn’t have, so

“Some people criticized it saying that it wasn’t art, that it was just a

that’s when I decided to turn this into something more.”

craft and that this is something anyone can make.”

With El Paso’s visibly progressive art scene growing, it’s no question

According to Sanchez, the average time it takes to make a single

that Sanchez decided to jump in and turn her passion into a business

acrylic painting or string art piece after the wood is prepped can range

and maybe even a career.

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“Both my parents lived in Mexico so I like to travel there often. A lot of my inspiration comes from there because I just love how colorful and different everything is,” said Sanchez.

She is now booked for the largest event of the year, the Mariachi Festival which is expected to have a turn out of 16 – 20,000 residents for the reopening of the newly renovated San Jacinto Plaza.

Though she is busy as ever running her business and being a fulltime student at New Mexico State University studying speech pathology, Sanchez likes to give back to the community by doing raffles and free giveaways.

Something that Sanchez hopes people can take away from her work is to believe in yourself and remain humble.

“My art and the way I do things has a lot to do with my mom,” said Sanchez. “She is a huge perfectionist, so I’m really detailed with my

She is grateful for the world that has opened up around her and hopes

work and try to make everything as perfect as possible.”

to one day open a little boutique or café.

Though she receives a lot of requests for nurseries, Sanchez likes

“I want to do this as a living.’” Said Sanchez. “I just love being able to

to add variety to her collection so it can appeal to everyone, and

create something so intricate and beautiful out of nothing.”

because she is Mexican-American, her art is intended to reflect her Hispanic background.

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If this is a DIY project, the good thing about turning your kitchen into a lustrous black oasis is that sanding down your cabinets does not have to be as intense. Because the color that you’re applying is dark, all you need is a quick run-through with sand paper to smooth your cabinets and then you’re ready to paint!

Do a quick and easy black backsplash and you’re well on your way to creating your new kitchen. If you don’t have black appliances, there’s no need to splurge for new ones. This black kitchen trend plays well with white and stainless steel appliances and accents.

You don’t have to do “all black everything” if the color seems a little gloomy to you. A wall painted with black chalkboard paint would be a nice renovation to freshen up your space.

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s interstate progression compels highway overhaul, El Paso remains a critical component of the freight-line industry in Texas. Soon, I-10 will acquire a new expressway that will alter transportation in the most convenient of turnpikes, carving through the Chihuahuan desert where our notorious name, “Paso Del Norte” may barter new significance for both local

residents and Texans alike. Though the development of the new expressway will benefit our economy, its formation encompasses flat lining the Globe Mills landmark to its initial grade, and therefore reducing its existence to an iconic memory in El Paso’s history.

Other than a favorite look-out point to view battles during the Mexican Revolution, Globe Mills served as one of six major ‘”high grade” flour mills in America, providing wholesale grain and mill products in an era when the interstate was nonexistent. Despite having no interstate until the 1960s, El Paso was widely recognized for its prominence of independent commercial gain in a generation where rail and refineries, such as the Globe Mills, existed to flourish the economy.

From the beginning, the Mills manager, Claiborne Adams, made it his overall objective to encourage the residents of El Paso to purchase local flour using the El Paso Morning Times newspaper to broadcast industry headlines with phrases like, “Use Globe Mills flour and

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help the southwest grow,” as well as, “Every sack guaranteed to be the equal of any flour made anywhere by anybody.” With certainty, Adams believed in the importance of domestic independence as the city of El Paso harvested rapid advancement of infrastructure and enterprise. In addition to Mills flour distribution, the building owner and tycoon, Will E. Keller, boasted industrial perception and cognizant knowledge of economic sustainability, especially after receiving praise for constructing the first fireproof flour mills in the American West. After building his first mill in California at the prime age of 33, Keller built his fifth one in 1910 at a cost of $135,000 in El Paso when he was 42 years old; this was his first mill outside of the Golden State and one that generated a revenue of $15 million in 1922.

According to Prince McKenzie, Director of the Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, soon after the new installment of El Paso’s mill, Keller started another company beside it called Globe Ice and Cold Storage, which grew to be a necessary acquirement for the Southern Pacific Railroad’s freight box icing. Keller’s new industrial refrigeration company had quickly become Southern Pacific’s first ice down station for their produce box cars. Ice blocks weighing 200 lbs. would be skid onto the ice cars from loading docks where men would slide the ice onto the cars with heavy prongs. The ice down process became so successful, Southern Pacific would remove all other cars from their 106

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track in order to allow clear passage for their “Pacific Fruit Express,” which delivered fresh produce from the Imperial Valley in California to Boston in a 24-hour period. Alongside location convenience, just adjacent of the Pacific railroad, Keller was able to harvest a generous profit from Globe Mills, as well as supply the city with hundreds of jobs, which all contributed to a healthy economy. The city not only consumed domestic wholesale flour, but the Pacific Fruit Express delivered fresh picked produce often by rail to El Paso residents during the lifetime of the Globe industries.

In 1935 Keller passed away, at which time, his company in El Paso began to struggle. Later, Pillsbury bought Globe Mills for $3 million in 1940. Soon after purchasing the building, their prominence in the city had begun to

point in time or another, the Globe Mills

construction of the Elephant Butte Dam, but

recede, and dissipated from El Paso by the

had outlasted its tenants for 106 years. The

at the turn of I-10’s lumbering augmentation

1960s. Though various other businesses

structure has stood indomitable through

in 2016, the Globe Mills will indefinably serve

like McKinney’s Wrecking and Claude Barry

many historical events, including floodwaters

El Paso residents once more by submitting to

& Co. have occupied the structure at one

from the mighty Rio Grande River until the

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Springtime Flavor S | By: JESSE MAYNES |

et your table and open up your space to the smells

In an effort to switch things up and steer away from the

of deliciously cooked food. With El Paso having

typical cookout foods, I have chosen a flank steak recipe

arguably the best weather year round, I thought it

that will make you double think your typical cookout next

would be fitting to incorporate meals that could be enjoyed

time. With mango and jicama, it’s not your average steak.

on your patio or enjoyed as an intimate meal inside.

Also included this time is a delectable plate of carbs sure to

fill you up (without feelings of regret). This capellini recipe Your kitchen should be a place to distress and create

will easily bring people over, which is the best way to eat a

something mouth-watering and filling. With the change of

meal! So get out your pans, knives and cutting boards and

seasons, flowers blooming and vibrant colors coming back

create something delicious in the space of your kitchen.

into play, try to un-busy yourself to cook a nice meal for yourself, your family, or friends.

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Grilled Flank Steak & Mango Chimichurri Topped w/White Balsamic Marinated Jicama and Pomegranate Ingredients: 1 lb. Flank Steak 1 cup Jicama, peeled and julienned 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar Pomegranate Seeds, handful Parsley, 1 bunch, most of the stems removed.

Garlic, 6 cloves, peeled, ends cut off 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tbsp. Crushed Red Pepper Salt/Pepper Frozen Mango, 5 pieces

Directions: 1. In a food processor, or blender, combine parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper and mango. Blend on medium speed and slowly drizzle the olive oil in a constant stream until gone. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, can be made 2 days prior, keep refrigerated until just before serving.

2. Put the jicama in a shallow bowl and mix with the white balsamic. Cover and refrigerate.

3. Clean your flank steak, if needed, by cutting off the stringy silver/white film that can coat your meat.

4. Place flank steak in a cast iron pan big enough for it to sit un-crowded in, on high, until smoking.

5. Drizzle oil on steak, generously season with salt and pepper.

6. Cook until nice browning forms on both sides, roughly 2-3 minutes a side. Set on sheet of foil and fold to seal meat. Let sit for 10 minutes.

7. Thinly slice your steak against the grain. Arrange on your plate, top w/ chimichurri, marinated Jicama and pomegranate seeds.

Optional: You can also add pickled red onion slices.

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Fried Capers, Anchovy & Parsley Pesto Capellini, Grilled Bread, Bacon, & Fried Egg Ingredients:

4. While water warms for pasta, in a food processor add parsley,

1/2 lb Bacon

anchovy, garlic, and red pepper flakes. We want to make a paste, so

1/2 lb Capellini (Angel Hair) Pasta

start on a medium power, and drizzle olive oil until desired consistency

1/2 cup Capers, drained & rinsed

is achieved. I made mine thick enough to coat the pasta, but thin

1/2 cup Parsley, most of stems cut off

enough to work with smoothly.

1 garlic clove, peeled and end cut off 6 Anchovies, Roughly Chopped

5. In a mixing bowl, combine capers, pesto, and bacon. Toss with

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

cooked pasta until coated evenly.

French Bread, 1 slice 1 tbsp. butter

6. In a small pan, add 1 tbsp. of butter and drizzle some oil. Warm

Olive Oil (to desired consistency)

through on medium, crack egg in the pan and add a pinch of chopped

Salt/Pepper

parsley to it while uncooked. Cook until bottom of egg sets (roughly 1-2 minutes), flip over and cook for 20 seconds, be very careful not

Directions:

to crack the yolk.

1. Cook bacon on medium high until crispy, be sure to generously season with pepper. Set aside, drain rendered fat, keeping enough to

7. Toast or grill bread to your desired degree.

lightly coat the pan.

8. Place your pasta in a bowl, top with fried egg, and bread on the 2. Add capers to rendered fat, cook until color deepens (roughly 4-5

side. Just before serving, pierce the yolk with a knife, top with a

minutes) Set aside, when cooled, break into small pieces

parsley leaf and enjoy.

3. Bring enough water to a boil that will cover the pasta. Once boiling, add pasta and cook until soft, then drain.

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Wooden Dining Tables and Benches The comfort of a cozy picnic indoors. Wooden benches with or without cushion complimenting rectangular wooden dining tables are going to be big this year, especially in darker shades.

Mirrored furniture From drawer chests and cabinets, to coffee tables and dining tables, mirrored furniture is great for any room. Reflecting surrounding elements and colors, these pieces will elevate the room’s cohesiveness and brighten your space.

Scandinavian Style From globular copper lights to folding wooden style chairs, Scandinavian classics are coming to America! We love these unique accents and they are sure to be popular through out the year.

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Wood Paneling

Sorry grandma ‌ wood panels around the room are out, for now at least until it’s modernized and made cool again.

Tiled Countertops While granite and quartz countertops are completely in, we must say good-bye to plain-Jane tiled counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Unless they are intricately designed or extremely colorful, tiles are just boring.

Pot Racks as a focal point Although this was a popular trend from 2009 forward, it has been dying down recently. While pot racks are a great space saver (especially when it comes to the larger pots) they can be an eye sore and build up dust if not used regularly.

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Let’s start with an overview of 401(K)’s – which are one of the most powerful retirement

Kevin O’Neill is a Financial Investment Specialist

savings tools available! As few employers offer traditional pensions anymore – a 401(K) is often your only employer-based option. Let me emphasize that if your employer offers such a plan and you’re not participating in it, you should be. More importantly, you should be trying to take full advantage of it by maximizing your contributions. Last but not least, most employers offer a match to your contributions so by not participating, you are literally giving money away.

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automatic.

When is the perfect time to increase your contribution? Every time you get a raise. That allows you to invest more and not notice a drop in pay!

With 401(K)’s, you decide how much to put in, up to the legal limit. But because you fund your 401(K) with pretax dollars, you lower the amount of income you have to pay tax on.

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The tax savings really lessen the impact on your net pay. In some cases, the contribution is barely noticeable, especially if the withdrawal drops into a lower tax bracket.

• Your employer may match all or part of your contribution up to a certain level.

Employers typically give a 3% match but some companies offer more. Employees may be vested in these bonus dollars through years of service with the company.

A wise employee should determine what the match is and at the very least, contribute enough to receive the maximum match value.

• Funds grow tax deferred so all the money compounds year after year but you pay no taxes on those investment earnings until you withdraw funds, usually in retirement when your income and tax rate has lessened. This results in you having more retirement funds and paying less taxes when you use them.

• However, you’ll pay income tax and possibly an early withdrawal penalty if you withdraw early.

• Did you know you may be able to borrow a significant amount from your vested balance at a reasonable interest rate?

• Another real advantage is that Creditors cannot access your fund for payment on DEBT.

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