Rosemary Watson splits her time between photographing weddings, fixing up her Mesa home, and blogging about her craft projects and family. But this week, Watson’s setting a few things aside to prep for the upcoming home and garden convention Hello There! House, which she’s coordinating with fellow blogger Jessi Sanfilippo.Inspired…
Arizona Spa Week starts in less than a month (we’re talking 21 days), and from October 10 to 16, spa fiends will flood the nearly 30 spas offering $50 treatments.Planning out Spa Week activities is a must. Appointments book up fast, and some spas, including Golden Door, are already full…
This weekend Demetri Martin cracks jokes — and probably indulges in a little singing– at The Orpheum, things get weird at the Bizarre Bazaar, and neon is the element of choice at District 8. More? But of course: Noir Part Deux @ W ScottsdaleDon your darkest, snazziest duds for this…
Yes, it’s that time of year when the racks of Halloween costumes and walls of candy displays overwhelm the holiday aisles in any (and every) given mini-mart and big-box store. Those cheap decorations and super-tempting sweets might seem like easy options for celebrating (or pre-gaming for) the wicked, but we suggest…
Legendary costume designer Edith Head is a fashion icon, known for her heavy-framed glasses, eight Academy Awards for dressing actors ranging from Audrey Hepburn to Steve Martin, and quotable one-liners. Memorable quips – including sassy bits like “I hate modesty, don’t you?” – are the basis for actress Susan Claassen’s…
Nerd god Joss Whedon is busy making the highly anticipated, blockbuster Avengers film. Unfortunately for fans of the Buffy and Dollhouse creator, that means they’re in for a Whedon drought until his take on the Marvel superheroes isn’t due for release until summer 2012. Lucky for them, Can’t Stop the…
This isn’t your mom’s Martha Stewart-style craft party. Hello There! House is anything but stuffy, pricey, or, dare we say, dowdy. The upcoming DIY-focused home and garden convention, which takes place in October, aims to inspire its attendees to embrace their unbridled creativity and curiosity without breaking the bank. And…
Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list.What: An Alyn Paige a-line black dress with white polka dots that hits at the ankle in a minimalist cut. Spots are decidedly in this fall, thanks to Stella McCartney…
When they’re not doing awesome relationship stuff like watching endless loops of 30 Rock episodes on Netflix and figuring out what a vegan and omnivore should make for dinner, New Times writers Becky Bartkowski and Jason Woodbury go to the movies.Last night they watched the new Sarah Jessica Parker dramedy I Don’t…
Designer Jennifer Paige Boonlorn’s sleek mid-century modern condo in Phoenix is a clean slate for creativity with white-washed walls and simple, bold furniture. And while the results of her latest endeavor, a handbag line called Soul Carrier, have yet to hit the shelves, a few of her favorite inspirations can…
This weekend, there will be serious rocking at U-Fest and potential for cuteness overload at the Wonder Pet Expo. Just in case you’re looking for something in the middle (or in addition), here are our top event picks for the weekend: Encredicon II @ Evermore Nevermore Yep, tonight is the…
When they’re not doing awesome relationship stuff like watching endless loops of 30 Rock episodes on Netflix and figuring out what a vegan and omnivore should make for dinner, New Times writers Becky Bartkowski and Jason Woodbury go to the movies.Last night they went to see Drive, a neo-noir action flick starring Ryan…
Sure, you’ve heard of exercises that claim to make your naked bod look divine. But what about exercises to actually do while you’re nude? Whether you’re getting hyped for naked aerobics or yoga pretzels, working out without clothes sounds like a pretty good way to burn some calories while avoiding…
We have one seriously soft spot for furry, lovable animals. Our favorite Frasier character was Eddie the terrier, and online webcomic Garfield Minus Garfield is a stone-cold bummer. Whether you’re a crazy cat lady or simply like to ooh and ah at puppies, you can overdose on pet cuteness at…
Any fashionista worth her weight in Manolos knows that New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world. From its cutting-edge catwalks to supreme sample sales, the Big Apple is easy to envy. But chic Phoenicians needn’t fret. Kierland Commons hosts its second annual Fashion’s Night Out,…
Attention Marc Jacobs mavens and Louis Vuitton lovers, Fashion’s Night Out is just around the corner. The block party-style shopping event, which started in New York, will land in Phoenix on Thursday night, from 6 to 9 p.m. with champagne celebrations, discounts, and fashion shows at participating stores including Saks…
Happy First Friday, fellow Phoenicians. It’s September now, which means that in other places it’s fall.Here, however, it’s still in the 100s, the the sun’s still blazing, and there’s no sign of upcoming relief. If your weekend agenda includes lounging and dancing poolside at Relentless Beach or letting out your…
If you’re on the market for a sick master bedroom, and you happen to be a beer-pounding, Jaeger-loving bro, then call off the hunt. Now. The place of your dreams awaits on Craigslist. Well, more specifically, in the vicinity of University and Priest drives in Tempe. And, bro, this house…
Catching up on trashy gossip mags while a manicurist primps and polishes your nails is pretty damn close to heavenly. Add a mimosa into the mix (’cause, why not?), and there goes the rest of the day. Oh, to relax. But once you add up the receipts from all those…
Ask any woman what topped her childhood birthday wish list, and chances are good that it was a pony. Whether it was a plastic My Little Pony or a shaggy Shetland, that little horse represented one step toward princess-hood. This weekend’s three-day Arizona Ponies of the Americas Regionals and Western…
We’ll spare you the eye roll-worthy, overused jokes about getting lei’d. Suffice to say there’s a luau going down this weekend, and if you happen to sport a flowery garland around your neck, we won’t bat an eye or sneak a smirk. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral will host a Hawaiian…
During the Catholic sacrament of penance, priests absolve believers of their sins. In Japanese filmmaker Sion Sono’s action-dramedy Love Exposure, traditional confession gets an extreme makeover. The young, straitlaced Yu must confess his sins to his radical priest father. Quickly running out of bogus blunders, Yu starts committing transgressions just…
