departments
spring 2008

Design

Certified Southwest
saints alive!
Don’t know a bulto from a retablo? Use this buyer’s guide to sort through the rich and continuing legacy of Hispanic
devotional arts.
By Laura Morelli
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Green Home
fully loaded
Harder Custom Builders specializes in building green homes that cater to the demand for luxury and amenities in the custom market.
By Jane Mahoney Photography by Kirk Gittings
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Style with Substance
think locally
Designing with a strong sense of place helps tie a home to its community, bringing substance to style and stewardship to development.
By Vishu Magee Photograph by Kirk Gittings
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Southwestern Design Q&A
rustic chic
Spring brings a fresh start with unique roofing options, home design details, and eco-friendly fireplaces.
Edited by Alicia Kellogg Photograph by Kirk Gittings
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Southwestern Living

Finding Keepers
New Mexico, to go
From pistachios to red chile honey to piñon coffee with green chile corn bread, local food producers have whipped up a taste-tempting menu of unique treats.
Story and photography by Julie Dean
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Su Libro
point of view
After dipping into the National Green Pages, peruse this shelf-full of new books that explore what it means to live in New Mexico from a wide range of perspectives.
By Charles C. Poling
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Home at Last
home remedies for aging houses
If your home is wearing out faster than you are, get busy with the checkups, ditch the clutter, and don’t shy from a little nip-tuck.
By Christine Mather Photograph by Thais Mather
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In the Garden
fresh start
The vacuum of bare ground that surrounds a new house presents an exciting, if daunting, challenge. Define your spaces, love your soil, and dig in!
By Judith Phillips Photography by Charles Mann
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Hasta la Vista
the ordinary magic of life
The delightful world found in artist Carolyn Barford’s work often draws inspiration from the landscape around her northern New Mexico homestead.
By Lesley Poling-Kempes Photography by Julie Dean
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In Every Issue

Inside Su Casa
green gets real
Rigorous standards and creative design are driving the green-building
movement deep into the residential mainstream.
By Charles C. Poling Photograph by Jack Parsons
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