Pratt and Lambert - Personal Expressions 2008 - (Page 18) feature Soapstone 5-31 and Poppy Petal 7-14 DesertCool The Southwest’s natural beauty inspires Scottsdale design By Diane DiPi ero achiote, a dark, red-brown seed of the annatto tree that is used as a natural coloring in food and fabrics; the chayote, a member of the squash family that resembles a Bartlett pear with large wrinkles; and the amaranth, a tall, broad-leafed plant that produces thousands of tiny, edible seeds. The sights of the desert come brilliantly to life when cast in the glow of the amazing Arizona sun. This unique vista sets the tone P R AT TA N D L A M B E R T. C O M S urrounded by the Sonoran Desert, the Scottsdale area is bathed in exotic colors and textures. Here you’ll find the for life in The Valley of the Sun, the part of Arizona that is composed of Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the surrounding areas. Residents of Scottsdale typically carry their fondness for the terrain into their homes. The natural beauty of the landscape inspires homeowners to draw colors from the outdoors into their interiors. Both earthy and exotic hues take their cue from the scenery beyond the window. For many years, Scottsdale has paid homage to nature. In 1937, architect Frank Lloyd Wright created his winter home and school 18
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