The Art of Living: Milagros Rústicos Featured in Phoenix Home & Garden

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Written By Rich Helmer

Milagros Rústicos Showroom

A Story in Every Vignette

It is a privilege to see our vision for the Hacienda Gallery shared by the editors at Phoenix Home & Garden. In a recent feature by Paula M. Bodah, the spotlight was turned on the curated "vignettes" that define the Milagros Rústicos experience.

The article explores our evolution from the early days of "picking" to our current standing as a source for high-end copper, reclaimed timber, and artisanal imports. It’s a reminder that while our name has changed, our mission to find the "miracles" in the craftsmanship of others remains the same.

The "Flavor" of the Hacienda

Founder Pat Dickenson shared her design philosophy in the piece, noting that the "soulful" nature of our collection allows it to blend seamlessly into any home—from minimalist modern estates to traditional desert dwellings.

"Rustic has a flavor that lets you blend. A copper table might sit beautifully with modern art. It’s about creating a home that feels layered and personal." — Pat Dickenson, Founder of Milagros Rústicos (as seen in Phoenix Home & Garden)

Design for the Modern Collector

As the feature highlights, the true magic of Milagros Rústicos is found in the "energy" of the space. Whether it’s the warmth of a copper-topped table or the texture of 100-year-old reclaimed wood, these are the "anchors" that Phoenix Home & Garden readers look for to make a house feel like a home.

Read the Full Article on The Joy of Living with Rustic
Rich Helmer

Originally from the Chicago suburb of Elgin, Illinois, Rich Helmer's family headed west to Arizona just before his final years of high school. Rich became instantly fascinated with the desert southwest. Its renowned grandeur and mysterious energy would profoundly influence his later work, as would the endless beaches of Mexico and Southern California. Rich's sonic creativity emerged at an early age, as did his unorthodox approach to artistic ventures.

As a primarily self-taught guitarist and songwriter, Rich has never been one to live by a handbook. However, after devoting most of his life to music, he abandoned his true passion and decided to seek a more "realistic" vocation. The decade-long diversion is something that Rich still occasionally laments, but he also knows that the past is just that - the past. Fortunately, Rich decided to dust off his vintage Telecaster and pursue his love of photography, leaving him with little time for regrets.

Rich dares us to consider what possibilities may lie along the path less traveled with both humility and purpose. Whether provocative, soul-stirring, inspiring, disconcerting, or some combination of these, the overarching theme in Rich's work is that, for him, the lens is much more than a curved piece of glass; it is a vehicle through which viewers can experience worlds that might have otherwise remained hidden.

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