Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Sweet Salvage

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Sweet Salvage In Phoenix, people are always talking about building community and…

Madewell Scottsdale’s Arizona Tote Bag

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: Arizona’s first Madewell opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square yesterday, and we were lucky to pick up one of the shop’s limited edition Arizona-themed canvas tote bags…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Dulce Juarez

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Dulce Juarez Dulce Juarez is looking around Fair Trade Coffee in downtown…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Victor Moreno

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Victor Moreno Victor Moreno remembers sneaking across the street…

“Shitter” Prints Your Tweets on Toilet Paper

Perhaps the best use of your social media feed can now come in the mail. Introducing Shitter. According to Sydney-based inventor Matt Delprado, Shitter will take one or more feeds from your Twitter account, print them onto rolls of toilet paper, and deliver ’em straight to your door. Four rolls of Shitter…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Ashley Eaton

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Ashley Eaton Indeed, the concept was born at a…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Thomas Greyeyes

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Thomas Greyeyes The artist splits his time among Tsegi, visiting family and…

The Great Paper Airplane Project

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: It’s your last month to check out nosecones…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: The Torch Theatre

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: The Torch Theatre Sitting in a meeting of the board members of…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Jon Ashcroft

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Jon Ashcroft ​Long before Jon Ashcroft moved to Phoenix, landed…

Explorations in Chalkboard Paint

Introducing Pin Up Girl, a weekly guide to all things Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill, will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web, provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, and weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin fiends…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Andrew Hadle

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists.Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists.Up today: Andrew Hadle Andrew Hadle’s studio hasn’t been this clean in…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Greg Kerr

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Greg Kerr When…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Lindz Lew

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the finalists. Up today: Lindz Lew As…

UN3EK SY5TEM to Debut New Designs at Por Vida Gallery

Don’t let Tyson Powless’ clothing label UN3EK SY5TEM intimidate you. First, that seeming jumble of characters is pronounced “unique system.” Second, Powless’ penchant for hip-hop and punk-influenced street style melded with Native American imagery and culture is more wearable than you might imagine. And it’s a helluva lot more legit…

Big Brain 2012 Finalist: Cyphers

You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley’s emerging creatives, and the results are in. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement and celebration on April 7, Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch will introduce the Big Brain 2012 Finalists. Up today: Cyphers Years before Danny “Scooby” Morales…

NASA Scientific Visualization Studio’s Perpetual Ocean (VIDEO)

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning:  The Scientific Visualization Studio at NASA’s Perpetual…

Last Call: You’re Playing Pool WRONG. Yes, You.

From my post behind the bar at Shady’s, I see quite a few things. Many of the drink-related things I see become posts on my weekly Chow Bella column “Last Call.” But a good bar is about more than just drinks, and that’s why I’m here on Jackalope Ranch this…

Hand-Dyed Ombre Ruffled Tulle Skirt from Ouma

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: Monique Sandoval’s line Ouma specializes in whimsy, airy womenswear. After spotting and loving the formal dress she designed for Project Ethos at The Mint, it’s no…

AIRE Mask: Charge Your iPhone While Breathing

Load up on the onions and garlic — the AIRE mask is on its way. Brazil-based inventor Joco Paulo Lammoglia writes that the mask contains tiny wind turbines and the energy created is transferred through a cable to your electronic device while sleeping, reading, even jogging. That is, if you…