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: When it comes to spring break accessories, we look for pieces that are casual and more adventurous than our everyday bric-a-brac. That’s why we’re drawn to…
This week, the fight continues between women and their uterus-less congressmen, and if the creatives behind Government Free VJJ have anything to say about abortion and birth control legislation, it’s that congressmen everywhere could use a few uteri of their own. Government Free VJJ is encouraging women (and supportive men)…
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: In the latest example of doomsday’s fast…
Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by local writer Deborah Sussman, illustrated below by Anton Anger: Read Sussman’s manifesto below …..
The “Ultimate” St. Patrick’s Day Block Party could only happen in Scottsdale. Participating bars including Dos Gringos, Upper Deck, and Roc Bar hosted a morning, afternoon, and evening full of live music, street food, and drunk green people. We checked out the scene and took a few fashionable notes. The…
Downtown Phoenix’s Third Friday and Art Detour combined make a weekend full of local artwork. The 24-year-old event, officially organized by Artlink, will take over galleries and studios on Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row, 16th Street (and a few in between). Here’s a peek at our Field Guide for Art Detour…
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: To the glee of caffeine addicts and…
It’s Spring Break in my household. Spring Break means you have all the time in the world to make stuff, lounge around, surf Pinterest, whatever. Or at least that’s what I thought it meant — until I found myself floundering for a project to share with you.Now, I have lots…
From time to time, we’ll provide a visual guide to everyday and extraordinary situations. Welcome to Charted Territory. Oh, Spring Break. The week that comes in the middle of March (and conveniently around St. Patrick’s Day) is a nice break for college students and those of us who live down the street…
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: Recently launched haberdashery Dapper+Dash specializes in terminally fabulous Brad Goreski’s favorite accessory: the bow tie. In three deliciously dandy styles (named Huckleberry, Churchill, and Dagwood), the…
Squeeze into those skinnies and prep your best Alexa Chung impersonation, ’cause cool chick clotherie Madewell is coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square. Slated to open Tuesday, April 3, the J.Crew subsidiary specializes in casual womenswear staples like high-quality denim and T-shirts, sweaters, and tops in a vibrant array of hues…
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: Here are a few of our favorites: …
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: In preparation for the “Friendliest Day of…
Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by interior designer Jill Anderson, illustrated below by John Walters: Read Anderson’s Manifesto below: …
Have you ever wondered what your bookmark says about you? You’re not alone. Not Just Scraps of Paper is a local blog that’s summed up in its tag line: because what you use to mark your place is as important as what you’re reading. It features photos of books lying next to…
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: On April 15, 1912, The Royal…
A year and a half ago, local creatives Julie Hampton and Carol Panaro-Smith set up their a.ware studio and store on Central and Highland Avenues.During the summer, the crew usually packs up and beats the heat elsewhere. (Hampton runs a workshop and two villas in Italy.) But on March 25, Hampton…
There will be no monsters under this bed — unless they’re cute, felted characters that’ll match Orla Kiely’s new bedding collection for home store giant Bed Bath & Beyond. The Irish fashion designer got her start in hats, but has since expanded her pattern work into a few droolworthy departments including…
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: Niels Shoe Meulman is the name (and…
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 and provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, as well as weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin…
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: Sometimes, the truth is a little punchier. 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: We’re still a couple weeks away from spring having officially sprung, but when the temps reach and surpass 80 we consider our winter hibernation complete. And that…
