departments
summer 2008

southwestern design

Certified Southwest
unraveling wrought iron
Still synonymous with Spanish Colonial style, decorative metalwork adds an authentic flair to homes across the region.
By Laura Morelli Photograph by Julie Dean
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Green Home
breaking ground with a green pioneer
Long before green living became a pop-culture catch phrase, University of New Mexico professor Paul Lusk made his farm an intricate, multi-decade experiment in sustainable, practical, low-impact living.
By Emily Esterson Photography by Kirk Gittings
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Style with Substance
big ideas for a tight site
If you’re building on a challenging lot, maximize its assets and
offset its shortcomings through careful planning.
By Vishu Magee Photograph by Kirk Gittings
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Living in Beauty
inside outdoor rooms
By nurturing your body, mind, and soul while providing a place to entertain, outdoor rooms help you experience New Mexico at its natural best.
By Linda Applewhite Photography by Kirk Gittings
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Southwestern Design Q&A
the kitchen goes classic
Cook up new ideas for authentic updates and budget-friendly
cabinets, plus color solutions and preparing your home for wildfires.
Edited by Alicia Kellogg Photograph by Erika Blumenfeld
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southwestern living

Finding Keepers
not-so-humble pie
A slice of pie makes any summer meal a special occasion.
Story and photography by Julie Dean
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Su Libro
Mexican inspiration
This summer we consider a handful of books about Mexican design from San Miguel de Allende.
By Charles C. Poling
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Home at Last
just a virtual girl
Don’t let the digital revolution fool you. Even computers reflect
a creative vision of style that springs forth from an inspired mind.
By Christine Mather Photograph by Thais Mather
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In the Garden
heat lovers
The trick to nurturing a desert-friendly garden is to pick plants
that are born to bake, and create shady spots for the less hardy.
By Judith Phillips Photography by Charles Mann
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Hasta la Vista
cooking with the queen of chile
When legendary Southwestern cook and chile expert Jane Butel needed a newlocation for her cooking schools, she set up shop in her own kitchen. Get cooking with a sampling of Jane’s New Mexican recipes.
By Jane Butel Photography by Kirk Gittings
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Inside Su Casa
a deeper shade of green
As New Mexico homes carry on a tradition of simplicity and living light on the land, Su Casa embraces sustainable printing practices.
By Charles C. Poling Photograph by Kirk Gittings
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