From the Editor at Southwest Flair Magazine

From the Editor

Spring Greetings from the Southwest! May is a beautiful time here. Although our weather begins warming up as early as March and April, May brings a consistency in temperatures and sunshine that is much welcomed after winter's chill. Flowers abound, the trees are leafed out and all is renewed in the desert southwest. We are packing away our heavies (but never our sweaters, we need those on our cool spring and summer nights). Menus turn to lighter fare as seasonal fruits and vegetables begin to reappear. The swallows have returned and we know it is spring.

This month's issue of Southwest Flair is full of enjoyable articles, beautiful photos and lots of informative pieces about living in or visiting the southwest. To celebrate Mother's Day, we're featuring a special Mother/daughter bonding package you're sure to enjoy or if you can't get to Arizona, keep a bit of it at home by creating your own special mother/daughter weekend. We are also providing a close-up look at shopping in Scottsdale, the perfect place to get out and enjoy beautiful weather, shop the day away and stop for a luncheon. We continue our look at southwest spas and bring you some unique treatments and ideas.

In home and garden this month, we are shown how to fix those nasty decorating mistakes in Carol Olmstead's article on Feng Shui. Moving outdoors, we learn about creating a private meditation garden where peace, beauty and serenity are part of nature's order.

As a special inclusion this month, Dr. Suzanne Lopez talks about her book and workshops on getting smart with your heart. Lopez has just recently relocated to Albuquerque where her workshops and dynamic lectures may be attended.

All in all, this is a most enjoyable issue. We invite you to browse and read everything we have available for you.

Thanks for stopping in!

Cheryl Bruedigam, Editor