The TQ Mountain Home issue is on stands now! This is my absolute favorite issue of the year: We get to tour some unbelievable residential and commercial projects around Lake Tahoe, then talk with the owners, architects, builders and interior designers about how the project was envisioned and how it came together.
I’m particularly proud this year as I wrote the piece about this year’s Outstanding winner, a Martis Camp Home designed and created by Scott Gillespie, Mark Tanner and Napa’s Erin Martin (and the home featured on the cover). A lot of homes that I write about emphasize the fact that the team was on board from the beginning (as was the case for the home I wrote about that won the Craftsmanship award). The interesting thing about this home is that it evolved as the team grew; Erin wasn’t available until the home was in the framing stages. As her vision differed from much of the design, pieces of the home were torn up and redone. While it may have made for a longer process, it also made for a really incredible final result.
Besides the amazing homes, there is a lot of additional great content: a story about wolves returning to the Sierra, a profile on Western artist Charles Muench and an interesting piece about the benefits of using wool for home insulation. Like I said, this is my favorite issue of the year, so I highly recommend picking up an issue or subscribing online!
Alison O. Bender 