Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography Courtesy of Cave Creek Rodeo Days [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n some ways, Mandi Holland has been waiting for this moment her whole life. She is a full-time mother, business owner, veterinarian and a former rodeo queen who has won many prizes competing in amateur and collegiate rodeos as well as local jackpots. But, thanks…
Cave Creek’s newest fine art gallery, The Blue Gem, is home to endings, beginnings and full circles.
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Scott Baxter [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll that glimmers is art for Tramonto mixed media pro, Jacqui Ridley. She uses stained glass, jewels, pearls, vintage gems, metals, golds, pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, beads, confetti glass, rhinestones and (take a breath) anything that sparkles to create her art. The end result is an invitation to…