Last week, I went into the TQ office for some pizza and to help sort through the applications for the Mountain Home Awards. The Home issue is my favorite magazine of the year: It’s incredible to tour these houses, which are such labors of love, and then talk to the various architects, contractors and homeowners when writing up the articles. This year promises to be a good one—Tahoe Quarterly received more than 40 applications, including some absolutely stunning projects. It comes as no surprise that much of the development is in Martis Camp, near Northstar California, which boasts really unique and very high-end mountain homes. Anyway, fun day at the office choosing the best submissions, and I can’t wait to see these places in person when we tour!
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Hello! I’m Alison Bender, a freelance writer and editor based at the foot of Mt. Rose, between Reno and Lake Tahoe. I write about a variety of topics, including architecture and design, local history, art and outdoor activities. Feel free to browse through a sampling of my published works, or contact me at alisonobender@gmail.com.
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