Burgers, Shakes and a Side of Moxie
At 27, Brooke Butler is right where she wants to be. In fact, this spunky hometown girl is digging in her boot heels and staking her claim in a corner of the world where respect is earned by the decade.
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?
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…
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…
Cowboys Don’t Do Lunch
Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Herb Cohe [dropcap]D[/dropcap]riving through downtown Cave Creek, it is not difficult to imagine the town’s early days. Rustic establishments Harold’s Corral, Buffalo Chip Saloon and Las Tiendas Plaza still hold the shadows of a bygone era when dusty cowboys and miners’ mules traveled this once-isolated stretch of dirt. Cave Creek has…
Hornacek’s Golf
Writer Lara Piu Photography Bryan Black [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a golf retail world filled with mega chains owned by who knows whom, Hornacek’s Golf is a breath of fresh air. Located in the Pinnacle at Scottsdale Mall, Hornacek’s Golf is privately owned by John Hornacek, who has lived and worked in the area for more than 25…
Plein and Simple with Carrie Curran
Writer Lara Piu Photography Courtesy Carrie Curran and Hermosa Inn [dropcap]S[/dropcap]he’s here for the soft morning light, and while it took a six-hour drive, travel planning and rearranging her busy life, no inconvenience can match artist Carrie Curran’s love of painting plein air. “It’s so freeing,” Carrie explains. “It just feels so good to be…
Preserving Phoenix’s Modern Past
Writer Shannon Severson Portrait by Loralei Lazurek [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the grand scheme of the most populous U.S. cities, Phoenix is a relative youngster. Yet time and circumstances converged to make it a prime location for mid-century modern architectural design. Modern Phoenix, founded and operated by Alison and Matthew King, is both a comprehensive compendium of the…
