John Roark

Scottsdale

Editor in Chief at Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine

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Valley Photographer Finds Beauty in Reflections

5 days ago | phgmag.com | John Roark

Valley Photographer Finds Beauty in Reflections by John Roark | photography by Melissa Valladares “I love reflections,” says Melissa Valladares, who photographed our feature story, “Farm to Fable,” in this issue. “The pool is such a beautiful focal point from any room in the house.
Editor's Letter for June/July 2025

1 week ago | phgmag.com | John Roark

Editor’s Letter for June/July 2025 I am frequently asked how we select the Phoenix Home & Garden covers. The simple answer is that they choose themselves. But the process is more complicated. We begin mocking up contenders using photography of homes featured in each new issue.
10 Stunning New Outdoor Furnishings You’ll Love

2 months ago | phgmag.com | John Roark |Lauren Tyda

Patio season has arrived. Upgrade your alfresco oases with these new outdoor furnishings and accessories. By John Roark and Lauren Tyda The Colonna Terracotta Side Tables by Holly Hunt add a sculptural quality to any outdoor retreat. Made from clay sourced from the Impruneta region of Italy, these durable tables will develop a patina over time and last for generations.
Editor's Letter for April/May 2025

2 months ago | phgmag.com | John Roark

Editor’s Letter for April/May 2025 Stop me if you’ve already heard this. If there’s one thing I cannot stand, it’s being cold. I grew up in a suburb of Denver, and to me, the unforgiving winters felt Siberian.
Masters of the Southwest: Meet the Conservationist Protecting Arizona's Landscapes

Feb 6, 2025 | phgmag.com | John Roark |Carl Schultz

Meet the conservationist who has channeled his lifelong love of nature into protecting Arizona’s landscapes. By John Roark | Portrait by Carl Schultz; Photos by Jim Dublinski Conservationist and preservationist Jim Dublinski credits Frank Lloyd Wright for his love and reverence for the outdoors.
Interior Designer Anita Lang Takes a Home From Dated to Light and Fresh

Feb 3, 2025 | phgmag.com | John Roark

Interior designer Anita Lang remodels a Tuscan home for part-time desert dwellers. By John Roark | Photography by Isaac Bailey When updating a Tuscan-style home, interior designer Anita Lang took the decor from dark and heavy to light and fresh—while staying true to the home’s roots. “There were some nice architectural elements that enabled us to move into a softer, modern Mediterranean aesthetic,” she says.
Massive Artwork Honors Uriarte Talavera's 200th Anniversary

Feb 1, 2025 | phgmag.com | John Roark

Massive Artwork Honors Uriarte Talavera’s 200th Anniversary By John Roark | Photography by Austin Larue Baker Seated beside the Talavera tibor he made in 2024, Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award-winning artist Gennaro Garcia is almost dwarfed by his own creation.
Editor's Letter: Masters of the Southwest 2025

Feb 1, 2025 | phgmag.com | John Roark

Editor’s Letter: Masters of the Southwest 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Masters of the Southwest issue. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this award, which we are proud to say has become the gold standard in the Valley, with 314 recipients as of this printing.
Beautiful and Maintenance-Free—Why You Need This Shrub in Your Garden - Phoenix Home & Garden

Dec 3, 2024 | phgmag.com | John Roark

Beautiful and Maintenance-Free—Why You Need This Shrub in Your Garden Designed to thrive in our climate, the Laredo improves on its predecessors.
9 Must-Have Gold and Silver Accessories to Make Your Home Glimmer and Shine

Dec 2, 2024 | phgmag.com | John Roark

Shine bright by bringing the glamour (and glimmer) of metallics into your home. Ready to spring into motion, the Diver Sculpture is a study in streamlined, sinuous strength. Available in silver (shown) and copper polyresin atop a black base. 12″H by 6″L by 12″D.