Instinct & Ingenuity: The Art of Jason Adkins
The greatest piece of advice that artist and set designer Jason Adkins ever received was from his high school art teacher back in his native Tennessee: “Don’t overthink it.”
Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
Fresh apple cake is a recipe that has been in the family for decades, and it is a must-have during the holiday season. This cake is amazing with or without nuts. If your frosting is too runny, add powdered sugar to desired consistency.
Making Furniture an Art Form
Take a look around your home or business. What does your furniture say? Does it truly capture your style? Is it exactly the piece you want for the room where it lives? Does it have a story? And does that story simply consist of you entering your credit card number on a website or ordering from a catalog?
The Blue Gem Shines A New Light on Cave Creek Artists
Cave Creek’s newest fine art gallery, The Blue Gem, is home to endings, beginnings and full circles.
Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe
Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s a child, I always had to have frosted sugar cookies from the market. They were my absolute favorite—even though I knew they were horrible for me. I decided I needed to come up with a “better for you” recipe without compromising on the flavor and texture of these iconic…
Salt & Fire: The Reitz Ranch Legacy
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Reitz Ranch [dropcap]O[/dropcap]n the banks of the Verde River, tucked in amongst the hills outside Clarkdale, Reitz Ranch stands as living testament to the talent of renowned master ceramic artist, Don Reitz. One of Reitz’s dreams was to use the 13-acre ranch as a retreat and educational center for…
Gifts from the Heart: Smiles 4 Sick Children
Writer Shannon Severson Photos Courtesy of Smiles 4 Sick Children [dropcap]1[/dropcap]8,000 sick children are admitted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital each year, and thousands more are treated. Some stay a few hours; others are hospitalized for months at a time. Each represents a family in crisis, experiencing their worst days and trying to maintain hope for…
Christmas in Carefree
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Town of Carefree [dropcap]L[/dropcap]iving in the desert can mean redefining Christmas images of jolly sleighs, jingle bells and snowflakes gently falling in winter wonderlands—but that’s not a bad thing in the Town of Carefree. Thanks to the efforts of a few busy elves at the town offices, there’ll be…
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Arizona’s First Alfresco Dining Adventure
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy of Constance Higley, Kate Nelle Photography and Suzie Goodrich [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t 6 p.m. approximately 50 people will sit at a well-appointed dinner table laid out amongst the Superstition Mountains’ desert expanse. These grounds rarely see people, but tonight a gourmet dinner and the breathtaking landscape are on the menu. This bespoken…
Magic of the Desert
Writer Amanda Christmann Photographers Peter Coskun and Paul Gill [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e often hear about the magic of the holidays, but as we make our lists and check them twice, it’s easy to forget that we are surrounded by sights much more enchanting than anything money can buy. The Sonoran Desert is full of wonder, and her…