Wine Spectator Magazine
Spotlights
The Cottages of Napa
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"The Cottages of Napa Valley are one reason to make Yountville home base for touring the wineries of
Napa."
The June 15, 2008 issue of Wine
Spectator magazine ran a story about five of California's major wine destinations. The article, written by Tim Fish and Daniel
Sogg (p.45), features this inviting photo (above, by Nanci Kirby) of the Cottages of Napa Valley in Yountville. Linda was involved in the architectural and interior design of this
property, which the magazine recommends in its "Where to Stay" listing, as follows:
"'Upscale
nostalgia' is the best way to describe this charming village of
cottages. Built
in the 1930s as a motor court, it was essentially reconstructed by
innkeeper Mike Smith, who reopened it in 2005. Grouped in a circle
around tall
trees, the 500- to- 600-square-foot cottages have classic wood siding
painted in playful hues, cupolas and metal roofs. Inside, the cottages
are
something out of an architectural magazine, with their original wood
floors, opulent country decor, a kitchenette, gas and outdoor
fireplaces, and
large whirlpool tubs."
The cottages are a delightful example of Linda's philosophy about the
importance of architectural design, as she wrote in her book, Linda
Applewhite's Architectural Interiors (Gibbs Smith 2007).
Design in the Desert
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The
dining room glows with light, thanks to the addition of French doors
that
connect the expanded outdoor living space to the adobe's interior.
Antique French chairs surround an old painted pedestal table.
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Casita Alegria
Before and After Photos
The Spring II issue of Su Casa
magazine featuring
Linda's Santa Fe home is now on the stands. While it is
great to have a permanent copy of the stunning 10-page color
spread to keep and refer to, there is a bonus to reading it online
as well. Su Casa's website has exclusive before-and-after photos
of the
renovation of Linda's 1930s adobe that are not in the magazine. The
photos give you a glimpse of how Linda achieved the
home's transformation by opening up the spaces, adding
architectural detail, and using color and texture to create warmth and
glow. These (and
many more) design principles will be the focus of Linda's Design in the Desert
workshop in Santa
Fe on September 26, 27 and 28. The weekend includes private tours
of Casita Alegria and the home of artist Kirby Kendrick (both
featured
in Su Casa), visits to local art galleries and the Santa Fe Design Center, and much more. |
By
removing the adjacent interior hallway and the wall between
the kitchen and dining room, the once-small galley kitchen is expanded
and illuminated from every direction. At its center sits an old red
English
store counter topped by an aged and distressed piece of French zinc.
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We
are now taking registrations for the weekend workshop, and have posted
a list of accommodations
on our website for your convenience. It's a good idea to book early,
since the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta is the same weekend, and the
city's best
rooms usually sell out early. Please go to our website's
Seminar page to read
about the fabulous events Linda has planned, from the Friday night
kickoff reception to Linda's knowledge-filled design presentation
at the
historic La Posada Hotel. Click here, or call 415 331 2040 for details and registration
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Links to
Travel Articles about Santa Fe |
Casita Alegria's upstairs master bedroom glows with light and color. The bed,
made by Samora Woodworks of Santa Fe, is an antique reproduction of an historical New Mexican bed.
Santa Fe is one of the most popular
destinations in the U.S. and there is an abundance of information on
the web to help you
plan your trip and take advantage of everything the spectacular
Southwest has to offer. In addition to travel info, these articles
provide insight
into the history, culture and direction of the City Different:
In 2002, Gretchen Reynolds described her visit to Santa Fe for The New York
Times:
"Hundreds
of thousands of tourists jam America's oldest capital city from
Memorial Day to Labor Day, which makes autumn the ideal time
to arrive. The days are still warm, the evenings pleasantly brisk, the
street corners filled with the acrid scent of roasting green chilies
(you can
buy bags of the stuff, warm from the roasters), and the aspen leaves
are beginning to look molten. Best of all, Santa Fe regains its
ancient, charming
somnolence. It's a slow-moving town again, and better for it." For the complete article, click here: "JOURNEYS: 36 Hours/Santa Fe, N.M."
On a budget? Check out this video from
the NYT's Frugal Traveler series and read the accompanying article, "Treating Mom to Art, Opera, and Lots of Chiles" by Matt Gross.
"Is Santa Fe Ready for a Makeover?" New York Times, August 2007
"What to Do, Where to Stay, and What to Eat in Santa Fe," Travel + Leisure, plus slideshow.
"Seeking Santa Fe," Travel + Leisure, 2007
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Joey, C.E.O.
(Canine Executive Officer)
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A Message from Joey
This
month marks the two-year anniversary
of the loss my precious Peekapoo, Joey. We still communicate
regularly and I hear from him at the most unexpected times. Last
week, I was at
the design center in San Francisco, scanning the showrooms for just the
right fabric for a client's bedroom, when I heard his little voice. He
saw the
article in Su Casa and wanted to tell me how happy it made
him that I was still creating beauty, and helping others to create
beauty in
their lives as well. Now that he has a broader perspective on a lot of
things, Joey wanted to remind me that no matter what else is present in
our
lives, it's always important to look for beauty, recognize it, and
appreciate it. It seems he even find squirrels beautiful these days.
Love,
Linda
♥
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