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you get the picture The Tucson-based portrait photo duo known as Purple Nickel Studio are changing thegame of on-location photography and getting people like you involved inthe process.
higher learning This new dorm on Arizona State University's downtown campus may have you enrolling in the spring semester just so you can enjoy the view from your room.
getting back to beadle Remodeling this 1963 house by Alfred Newman Beadle involved more than restoring the architecture, it also called for a major Tuscan deletion.
sparkling style When you look this good, you've got to drink the best bubbly money can buy. We photographed this sexy model in hot styles with cold bottles of Champagne. We think you'll love it all.
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in praise of potential Brad and Susan Sorosky were looking to buy a modern house located in Arcadia. But what they found was a dark and dungy 1967 home with years of botched, unpermitted remodels and additions. Perfect.
frames of minds We asked four top fashion photographers to give us two looks each that define what's coming up in the fall season of fashion. The result is a showdown of style and sophistication.
take me to the river Last year, we sent a writer to the New World Wine & Food Festival where she found a bevy of great restaurants to tell you about. Now that the Festival is around the corner, here's a sample itinerary.
THE EPICUREAN ISSUE
steak your claim Sure, the star of the show at J&G Steakhouse is the steak, but if you look around, you'll find an equally stunning thing to salivate over-the design.
department of design To re-imagine a department store built in 1947 as a bar and restaurant, designer Janis Leonard and restaurateur Karl Kopp went back to the basics, proving that modern simplicity is always in style.
vegas maximus This is your ultimate getaway guide to Sin City, rounding up some of the hottest new hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and shops. As always, we look at Vegas with an eye for good design, as well as good times.
The Travel Issue
Your Gym Sucks Phoenix-based trainer Dr. Ben Bocchicchio invented slow training back in the 70s. But now that he’s coupled the technique with a machine created for vascular health he’s making over clients left and right.
Relaxing DesignIf you have a favorite spa, there’s a good chance it was designed by Sylvia Sepielli. As the industry’s top talent, we spoke with her about trends, treatments, and her newest work right here in Paradise Valley.
Material PleasuresA pair of rammed earth walls and an angular, copper-clad roof make for one of the most striking residential designs in the desert. We tour you through this Desert Mountain masterpiece.
Romantic Scene This season is all about flowy, easy-to-wear fabrics. We head out to a bright and sunny patch of grass to snap some romantically inspired pictures of lovely dresses and wind-catching accessories.
No Wine Country For Old MenMost itineraries to Northern California wine country read the same, but this three-day sojourn shuns the rushing mood in favor of fewer, more high-quality wineries and restaurants. Enjoy!
Melting With DesireOur travel writer has been longing for a trip to Antarctica ever since he was 9 years old. Not only did he finally get to the top of the world, but he found some tuxedo-wearing friends waiting for him.
The Home & Spring Fashion Issue
It's Showtime The new showroom for BSH distributors of Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, and Thermador appliances is as sleek and modern as the appliances within it.
Modfabulous! A class project at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture at Taliesin West turned out to be one of the coolest and compact residences ever built in the desert.
Sweat Dreams When members of the Village Health Club on Camelback were told their facility was getting a facelift, they had no idea the gym was going to become an architectural icon.
Two Pure For Words The second location for Pure Sushi does more than serve the same great menu as the north location, it ups the design ante and shows Scottsdale how white on white is the purest color combination known to man.
Brief EncounterNow that it's getting hot outside, you'll be wearing less. And by less, we mean these stunning undergarments.
THE DIVINE DESIGN ISSUE
Transform Follows Function Architect Peter Koliopoulos turned his Paradise Valley ranch home into a glass and zinc box that has his family living with minimalism to the max.
Prime Time Nixing Mary Elaine’s, the Valley’s longtime grand dame of dining, was a daring feat for The Phoenician Resort. But all is well, now that New York chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has opened J&G Steakhouse in the elevated space.
The Full Monte Take a walk through the new InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa and you will experience one of the most authentically designed getaways outside of Europe.
Chic Affair Spring is right around the corner, which means that it’s time to start thinking about flowy dresses, bright jewelry, and easy, breezy styles.
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Garden State This home remodel kept it simple, but the result is a spectacular transformation of an average home into something that feels custom and ultra-luxorious.
Accessory to Design Turn your home into a space you love by integrating a few of these accessory items. From faucets and food mixers to doggie day beds and ceiling fans
Small Details Just because it's an accessory, doesn't mean it has to be small and subtle. Here are a few bold pieces that will get you noticed, no matter how simple you may be dressed.
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Freshly Baked Rolls You only need one reason to check out the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe: because it's one o the most incredible cars ever created. But we've given 24 reasons just in case.
The New White HouseSpanning more than 100 feet over a desert arroyo in Cave Creek, this minimalist masterpiece strikes a balance between bold and elegant like few modern homes ever done.
Rhythm & Time Ten luxury watches that will have you singing the time every hour. From Chopard and Rolex to Salvatore Ferragamo and Breitling, these watches will wrap you in leather, diamonds, and other precious materials.
Scent of a Women These top perfume bottles do more than make a women smell divine, they look good while doing it. Here are four great bottles that will compliment any boudoir.
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Bottle Service The bottles of these fine fragrances are just as cool as the stuff within them. Whether they are inspired by sleek cars or moon rocks, you will smell like a brand new season is upon us.
The New Gift Cards Our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide has ideas for everyone on your list. And if you can’t afford some of these items, just send them the picture on a card.
Everything a Man Wants Looking for the best way to shop for your man this holiday season? Check out the goods decked out all over this sexy model.
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Coming Up Rosés We headed to wine country with T. Cook’s Executive Chef Lee Hilson and came back with a couple menus offered exclusively to Desert Living readers through December.
Square Dance Architect Ilan Baldinger feels that the architecture of his Tempre Urban Living Condominium project reflects the design of our times. If that’s so, then it’s a good time to be alive.
Map to the Best Kitchen & Bath Designs Dozens of ideas for layout, finish and fixture selection, as well as new technology news in the world of kitchen and bath design.
Gray Matter Let these fashions be your guiding light this fall. From oversized accessories and floppy hats to funky tops and a simple Prada Clutch, these muted tones speak volumes.
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THE AFFORDABLE LUXURY ISSUE The Economical Epicureans We gave a top chef the ultimate challenge: create a dinner party for 10 people with $50 by shopping only at Food City. He clocked in with less than 50 cents to spare, and the meal was priceless. The Look For Less We hit four designer resale stores for the best vintage fashion and home goods, and found amazing deals with style that rival some of today’s best. Picture This A new condominium development designed by Will Bruder and developed by O’ Companies is picture perfect, especially if you’re standing in the right spot. Interior Design How to go from 6,000 square feet to under 900 |
Get Centered Wrap your mind (and maybe your pocketbook) around
CityCenter in Las Vegas
Higher Grade Page Repp designed and built a house as a class
project in college. Now, he’s remodeled it and moved in.
New Restaurants in Phoenix Stylish new eateries have
sprouted up all around town. Here are some of our favorites.
Structured Fashion The future is a funky place, especially in
these structured styles
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100 Degrees of Design Will there be 100 things worth looking at from your light rail car? Our sources say yes.
Diamond in the Rough Design + Build firm, The Construction Zone, has a new headquarters, but it's not your typical office space.
Site for Sore Eyes How eight metal-clad boxes are just what the design doctor ordered for this neighborhood.
Sunsational Lightweight fabrics in burning hot colors are pitch-perfect for these sweltering summer days.
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TRAVEL ISSUE 2008 From London, With Love Roka Akor restaurant is now open in Scottsdale. We comapre it to the Charlotte Street original. Ain't Nothin' But a G-Thing Our writer prepares for a trip to Milan by first taking a trip to the GEOX shoe store. Feathered Friends If you're a flight junkie, maybe you'll want one of these birds as a pet Fashion for the Birds This season's hottest accessories cannot be caged in, unless the cages look like this ... and much more. |
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HOME & SPRING FASHION ISSUE 2008 Variations on a Theme Modern Phoenix's Alison King takes us through an innovative Ralph Haver remodel The 2008 AIA Home of the Year Walk through the winning home, as well as other entries who deserved recognition Floored by Fashion These fashions are so hot, you've got to stop, drop, and roll around Wish You Were Here . . . Head into the sticks and you will find the sultriest spring fashions Eco-Freaks 10 pages profiling some of the greenest people living and working in the Arizona desert. ... and much more. |
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THE DESIGN ISSUE 2008 On the Front Lines The new Center of Modern Design is open in the Scottsdale Airpark Confessions of a Cowboy Artist Bill Schenck takes a new look at the Old West The Writing is on the Wall Gain some insight into one of Phoenix’s most intriguing pieces of public art Energetic Geometric This home is proof that right angles are overrated Turn Up the Volumes Looking for good architecture? Get your nose out of that book! Welcome to the Neighborhood It’ll be one cool summer for the first residents of Safari Drive ... and much more. |
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THE MEN'S ISSUE 2008 It Starts with a Smoke Step inside the world of Magnum's Cigars and its owner, Amar M. Patel Modern Sophisticate A simple and timeless remodeled bachelor pad in Optima Camelview Village Role Player What does your girlfriend do while you're away? She rifles through your closet looking for your best threads Like Father, Like Son Admiring the work of father and son artists, James and Turner Davis Grooming Products no men's medicine cabinet should be without ... and much more. |
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LUXURY 2008 Commitment to Architecture Designer Michael P. Johnson celebrates his 50th year in architecture Without a Paddle Don't step into the auction ring unless you're ready. And by ready, we mean in control of your arms Cocktail St-Germain is how the French do luxury these days Road The Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe knows how to drop jaws Spaceship Earth Our new guide to green living ... and much more. |
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THE HOLIDAY ISSUE 2007 2007 Gift Guide The hottest gift ideas for the most discerning people on your list Dish it Out! A day in the life of the new Dish Market & Bistro in Scottsdale The Back Story Pre-fab is the smart solution for this historic home addition. Verloren in Translation Great European fashions shot on the streets of Berlin Desert Skies It's a bright and colorful world when these clothes hit the desert landscape ... and much more. |
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KITCHEN & BATH 2007 Heating Things Up How do top pans hold up in a professional kitchen? Ask Chef Aaron May The Best of Kichen & Bath How, new products for the most important two rooms in your house Round About Great plates for any setting, from simple and elegant to modern or artsy Cooking with Style These fashion items are so hot, it's practically summer in November ... and much more. |
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DRIVE ISSUE 2007 The High Road Things you’ll need for the long drive,from tech gadgets to fashionable accessories Luxury Navigator A round-up of news from the hottest resorts in Arizona What Happens on Osborn, Stays on Osborn A Sunday drive on a great Phoenix road Worldly Treasures Step out and see the globe in style with these luxury items ... and much more. |
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FALL FASHION 2007 Wine, Spinnin’ & Song Listening to the jazzy style of two-man group, Thadious Vibez Spanish Fly 10 great Spanish wines from under $20 to over $300 Seeing Squares This modern home in Tempe, AZ is all about staying open and honest Home of the Year A great design and the runners-up, as judged by the American Institute of Architects ... and much more. |
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100 DEGREES OF DESIGN ISSUE 2007 Mordern-Day Medici Highlights from the art collection of a global player. Lofty Goals The coolest pad in downtown Phoenix. 100 Degrees of Development Our annual section focuses on the designing of downtown Phoenix. ... and much more. |
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TRAVEL ISSUE 2007 Small Town, Big Dreams Canela, A Southwestern Bistro, sets up shop in the middle of nowhere. Shutter to Think A visit with Frank Lloyd Wright's personal photographer, Pedro E. Guerrero. Sleepless in Shanghai Our travel writer ponders the future of Shanghai... after a Singapore sling. ... and much more. |
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HOME AND SPRING FASHION 2007 All Kokopelli, All the Time How this master flautist turned his name into a million-dollar brand. Finders Keepers These two real estate agents are carving a nice niche for themselves. Don't Scratch the Surface Countertops made out of everything from money to lava rock. ... and much more. |
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DESIGN ISSUE 2007 Mass Appeal Product designer extraordinaire Karim Rashid believes good design can change the world. Musical Chairs Five classic chairs and what your should listen to while sitting in them. Contain Yourself AA home by DeBartolo Architects Ltd. is a container for Modern Living Paint the town Phoenix artists get all dolled up for their interviews with Desert Living and much more. |
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INDULGE YOURSELF 2007 What's In Store At clothing shop, Passage, trends wear out and one-of-a-kind stories are worn. Banking on Progress Saying goodbye to an architectural gem in Phoenix Say Cheese A few simple but luxurious cheeses that everyone will love at your next soiree Red My Mind Embrace luxury with simple colors on fabulous fabrics and much more. |
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THE HOLIDAY ISSUE 2006 Restoration Yardware A Phoenix Haver Home receives an update with a respectful yet progressive eye The Big Chill An old ice factory in Tucson is converted into one of the coolest communities we’ve seen Optima Prime Looking at the Optima Towers in Phoenix, both inside and outside Gift Guide Dozens of ideas for everyone on your list and much more. |
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DISH IT OUT / FOOD ISSUE Chef Chat Woldgang Puck, Mario Batali, and George Foreman The New Nascar ? Wine and cheese wins the race West Coast Passport Dine within reach: Great tables in CA and much more. |
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9th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE / FALL FASHION Eye on Design Architects Richärd + Bauer are lighting up the U of A campus with the Optics Expansion Sniffing Out a Solution Industrial Designer Antonio Larosa wants you to smile while you sit and much more. |
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EXPLORE 100 INNOVATIVE DESERT PLACES The New Urbanists A group of business owners are helping to revitalize downtown Phoenix, AZ Historic Restaint How one architect made a modern duplex complement a historic neighborhood Scale Models Smaller is better when it comes to men’s fashions and these iconic chairs Home of the Year This home in Tempe, AZbrings indoor/outdoor living to another fabulous level Two Homes We Love Two honorable mentions from the AIAHome of the Year competition and much more. |
