Table of Contents - Vol 2.2 2011 - Ventanas Magazine - El Paso, Texas


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TABLE OF CONTENTS – Volume 2 Issue 2 – 2011

ABOUT THE COVER - The spacious kitchen of Jack and Joy Winton in El Paso includes options that can be designed into the floor plan of any home with a focus on entertaining family, friends and business associates. Custom designed cabinetry to maximize storage and accessibility, double islands in addition to the breakfast bar, an assembly area that doubles as an area for feeding the children, industrial-size stove top, three sinks…these are all considerations for a new or remodeled home. As a central place where people tend to congregate, warmth is added to the configuration by utilizing a fireplace, leaded glass windows and an arched entry and nicho. Cover photo by Bill Faulkner.


		PUBLISHER - In today’s economy, many are choosing to invest in their current home and modernize the key living areas. Typically, kitchen and bathrooms are the first rooms considered for a home makeover... READ MORE >>

CASAS BONITAS

14		THE BUZZ - MEDIA REVIEWS Remodeling and design ideas - book, IPad app and website reviews.

16		REMODELING - A KITCHEN REVISION Transform the focal point of the home into a space that is harmonious and uniquely yours.

24		FEATURE HOME - TIFFANI & KEITH JOHNSON Doctors Keith and Tiffani Johnson's extra ordinary home in the Franklin Mountains of El Paso.

34		REMODELING - A LAVATORY UPGRADE A bathroom remodel is one of the best home improvement investments one can make.

40		FEATURE HOME - FRANCES & ALAN ERICKSON Having renovated homes for 24 years, the Ericksons designed and built their own labor of love.

50		REMODELING - CABINETRY COUTURE Spruce up your décor without putting a dent in your wallet, with designer cabinetry hardware.

54		FEATURE HOME - JOY & JACK WINTON A successful builder and developer for a span of 40 years builds a new home for themselves.

66		REMODELING - BENEFITS OF WALL FINISHES Wall finishes add that final je ne sais quoi to the scenery of your home.

70		FEATURE HOME - A MCGINLEY REMODEL & ADDITION McGinley Construction remodels a 1927 home multiple times over the years.

80		REMODELING - HAL MARCUS GALLERY Hal Marcus opens his new art gallery just five blocks from his previous location.

82		REMODELING - LUIS NAVARRO - FINE ART The diversity of his artwork represents his own personal distinctiveness.

86		FEATURE HOME - JUANITA & CARLOS GARCIA Juanita and Carlos Garcia of ICON Custom Builder decided to modernized their home.

94		REMODELING - DESIGN STAR: WAYNE HILTON A New Mexico interior designer gets a taste of Hollywood by way of HGTV.

98		OUTDOOR LIVING - POOLS FOR IRREGULAR LOTS The placement of a pool or spa can be challenging on hillside sites.

104		OUTDOOR LIVING - POSH PATIO FURNITURE Patio furniture that is as stylish and comfortable as what you would put in your living room.

108		OUTDOOR LIVING - GRILLING IN STYLE Upgrade the rusted barbeque grill and cumbersome ice cooler to a complete outdoor kitchen.

114		OUTDOOR LIVING - CONTAINER GARDENS Basic elements of design can easily be applied to create exciting, eye-catching displays.

118		OUTDOOR LIVING - PALM TREES: STILL AN OPTION There are plenty of varieties that are suitable for our climate or even colder temperatures.

VIDA BUENA

122		THE BUZZ - MEDIA REVIEWS Women's health and beauty - book and website reviews.

124		THE ARTS - EL PASO PRO-MUSICA SUMMER SOIREE An annual fundraiser hosted by the El Paso Pro-Musica Guild.

126		HEALTH & WELLNESS - THE BENEFITS OF BERRIES Claims of lower cholesterol, minimizing cancer, helping bones and strengthening the heart.

128		HEALTH & WELLNESS - HOT STONE MASSAGE Hot Stone massage can melt away the pervading burdens of life and reinvigorate the body.

130		HEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY WOMAN EXPO & DINNER MountainView Regional Medical Center celebrates their Healthy Woman program.

132		BEAUTY & STYLE - PREVENTING VARICOSE VEINS Varicose veins are often treated with lifestyle changes and medical treatments.

134		BEAUTY & STYLE - FALL FASHION IDEAS There’s never a better time to update your wardrobe than as the seasons change.

136		BEAUTY & STYLE - A SPECIAL MOM MAKEOVER A special Mother's Day makeover for a special military mom.

140		OUT ON THE TOWN - SUMMER NIGHTS IN EL PASO Great weather and a fabulous patio/pool area are the right ingredients for a family get together.

144		OUT ON THE TOWN - VOGUE'S FASHION'S NIGHT OUT El Paso’s most stylish were out on the town to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out.

147		LET’S GO OUT - BROADWAY IN EL PASO Broadway in El Paso is better than ever and includes eight different shows.

150		LET’S GO OUT - LINCOLN COUNTY COWBOY SYMPOSIUM Called the “best cowboy cultural event” by the National Cowboy Symposium.

154		LET’S GO OUT - PERFORMANCES & FESTIVALS Live performance calendar showcasing some of the best events in the region.

156		GETAWAYS - EXPLORING THE TEXAS COAST Explore a stretch of gulf coast from Galveston, Texas to Lake Charles, Louisiana.

160		GETAWAYS - SAN DIEGO'S OLD TOWN Old Town San Diego offers an idealistic experience of the birthplace of California.

COMIDAS SABROSAS

164		THE BUZZ - MEDIA REVIEWS Feeding the Hungry Tailgater - book and blog reviews.

166		BARBECUE - TEXAS BBQ RESTAURANTS Texas may not have the patent on barbecue, but it is certainly considered a state tradition.

170		CULINARY MEXICO - BAJA STYLE FISH TACOS This wonderful fish taco recipe comes from Daniel Hoyer’s Culinary Mexico cookbook.

172		BRUNCH ON THE BORDER - ARDOVINO'S DESERT CROSSING A unique brunch that reflects the mingling of Mexican, Southwestern and Italian cultures.

174		BRUNCH ON THE BORDER - DE LA VEGA'S PECAN GRILL Providing great locally-inspired food in a fun, classy environment.

176		ENTERTAINING AT HOME - TAILGATING MEETS OKTOBERFEST Reserve an upcoming football game day for a traditional German Oktoberfest menu.

190		OUT ON THE TOWN - LODGE RESORT & SPA The centennial celebration at the Lodge Resort & Spa at Cloudcroft.

194		WORLD CUISINES - MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE HISTORY The Middle East is a geographic crossroads and a hub of culinary exchange.

196		WORLD CUISINES - INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS CAFE A delightful fusion of Mediterranean foods and European-style coffeehouses.

197		WORLD CUISINES - JERUSALEM INTERNATIONAL FOOD & GRILL A culinary passport through the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Peninsula.

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