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THE BUZZ - DESIGN LIBRARY
Two book reviews: "Not So Big House" and "The Nest Home Design Handbook"
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DESIGN - WORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS
Why hire professionals to help with the design and building of your new home?
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DESIGN - DEVELOPING CLARITY
The Design Process - Defining your vision and converting it to building plans.
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DESIGN - CONSIDERATIONS
Designing a home requires your dedicated involvement in the decision-making.
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DESIGN - COLOR & TEXTURE
Color is the most expressive tool for reflecting a homeowner’s personality.
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FEATURE HOME - DESIGNS BY L.L. POWER
Builder Robert Baeza and interior designer Lynda Power help owner Gwen Almodovar
build a home that reflects her personality.
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DESIGN - LIGHTING FOR EFFECT
Lighting is one element that can dramatically influence the feel of a room.
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FEATURE HOME - CONNIE HINES INTERIOR DESIGN
"The most important considerations for my home were overall livability and comfort,"
states designer/homeowner Connie Hines.
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DESIGN - CEILING FANS
These ceiling fixtures are transforming into works of art – a point of conversation.
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FEATURE HOME - CARRERA GROUP
When you discover a lakeside property in El Paso, Texas, you gotta grab it and you
gotta do something special with it!
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DESIGN - CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Renaissance Woodworks retains the artisan traditions of the old masters and included
them in today’s new home designs.
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FEATURE HOME - CGN DESIGNS / LMC DESIGN GROUP
The Margo home is inspired by the Franciscan mission architecture of Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe in Ciudad Juárez.
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DESIGN - FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
Furnishing a home is like breathing new life into a structured space – the final detail
that brings the vision of a home into fruition.
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FEATURE HOME - ANNE STEELE CUSTOM INTERIORS
A partially complete construction project allows Anne Steele the opportunity to
change the features and intent of certain rooms.
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DESIGN - LOCAL ART DECOR
The work of El Paso artist Lisa Matta-Brown
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DESIGN - LOCAL ART DECOR
The work of Las Cruces artist Virginia Maria Romero
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DESIGN - PRIVATE SPACES / BATHROOMS
The bathroom has been revolutionized from simply being a utilitarian space
into an oasis in the home.
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| VIDA BUENA |
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COMMUNITY - EL PASO'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
El Paso’s economy has remained strong throughout the economic downturn,
ranking in the 20 strongest metro economies.
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THE ARTS - ALEKSANDER TITOVETS
The El Paso International Museum of Art inducted Aleksander (Sasha) Titovets
into the El Paso Artists’ Hall of Fame.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - LIPOLASER BODY SCULPTING
The Lapex BCS LipoLaser is designed to specifically address spot fat reduction,
or inch loss, and body contouring.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - DENTAL TEETH WHITENING
Teeth whitening from bleaching sessions at the dentist's office to home-use
bleaching kits purchased at the local drugstore.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - SUNLESS SELF TANNERS
Sunless tanning products or self-tanners, can give skin a tanned look without
exposing it to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS - INTERNET BEAUTY BLOG
Temptalia.com is one of the internet's top ten hottest beauty blogs.
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OUT ON THE TOWN - EL PASO HISPANIC CHAMBER FIESTA
The annual 2010 Fiesta Celebration of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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WEEKEND GETAWAY - BIG BEND COUNTRY
About 200 miles east of El Paso lies the vast and complex Big Bend Country.
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LET'S GO OUT - SUMMER AT THE SPENCER
Take a look at the new Summer season at the Spencer Theater in Ruidoso.
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| COMIDAS SABROSAS |
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ENTERTAINING AT HOME - SUMMER BARBECUE PARTY
When you set your summer party menu, there are numerous options for appetizers,
salads, entrées, asides and desserts.
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WINE & SPIRITS - WINE PICKS
Restaurateur and wine retailer, Mark Heins, shares his wine knowledge and experience.
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CUSINES OF VIETNAM - HISTORY
Steeped in a rich history, Vietnamese cooking is a reflection of its Chinese, French,
Thai and Cambodian influences.
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CUISINES OF VIETNAM - PHO SAIGON (Las Cruces)
Las Cruces finally has its own Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Saigon.
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CUSINES OF VIETNAM - PHO TRE BIEN (El Paso)
Pho Tre Bien provides good service, fresh, healthy food and a setting that reflects
a Vietnamese vacation spot.
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FEATURE RESTAURANT - THE MAGIC PAN (El Paso)
The new Magic Pan on Cincinnati Street has an atmosphere that would no doubt
be a draw for the likes of Merlin the Magician.
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FEATURE RESTAURANT - LA IGUANA (Las Cruces)
La Iguana, near the Rio Grande Theatre, has a bright and upbeat atmosphere
with just a touch of fine-dining finesse.
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