Last night’s game was a little rough on the nerves — we’re still recovering from a near-aneurysm in the last three seconds. But we don’t have much time. Saturday is game-face day, both for the Suns and for Arizona. It brings game six against the Lakers and the march against…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…
We’ll trade you princesses for glow in the dark penguins. That’s right. We have our very own pack of Silly Bandz (and we’re giving ’em away after the jump). After countless calls to toy stores around the Valley, it sounds like truckloads of these things are on their way. …
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away. Expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…
Who needs a road trip when you can have the post cards and tchochkes delivered right to your door?…
Victoria Lindley opened Muse Apparel, a neighborhood boutique at 7th Street and Glendale five years ago. She says with nothing like it around for miles, she quickly became the go-to place for the North Central crowd looking for chic staples like Michael Stars t-shirts, Ella Moss’ flirty tops and fitted…
Jen Deveroux is a Phoenix-based party promoter — with some of the best flyers in town. Check them out at www.jendeveroux.com What is the last item of clothing you bought?1960’s Leopard Jumpsuit. What is the item of clothing you most covet at the moment?(get the answer after…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. While Chow Bella brings you “100 Favorite Dishes,” in honor of Best of Phoenix — which is just a summer away, expect it on news stands…
Vajazzling is exactly what it sounds like, and with a spokesperson like Jennifer Love Hewitt (video after the jump), you’d better jump on that bandwagon while it’s still afloat … and sparkling. In a typical vajazzling session, Sawarovski crystals are “tattooed” in a variety of shapes and messages. They’re not…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away; expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…
We’ve asked this question to the folks around town who rock vintage threads but what about someone who, you know, doesn’t wear things other people have sweat in before?Lauren Hart, owner of the Root Salon in central Phoenix, certainly fits the bill (speaking of bills, we cringe to think of…
Phoenician Cary Lopiccolo sells her super-cute button jewelry on etsy. What are you wearing right now? (find out after the jump)…
As the artsy sibling of our fellow Phoenix New Times blogs, we often run into some of the coolest and most talented folks in town. Jackalope Ranch proudly presents “100 Creatives” in honor of Best of Phoenix, which is just a summer away, expect it on newsstands and computer screens near…
We’ve been meaning to tell you about PHXated.com — a smart blog about all things Phoenix written by a smart guy, Bill Wyman. And we were reminded of that when we noticed Wyman wrote about Phoenix New Times today, in honor of the paper’s 40th anniversary…
Last night, Sex and the City fans gathered by the rooftop pool at the W Scottsdale for Steve Levine’s “Carrie On” Fashion Show in celebration of the upcoming second film release. Surprisingly, the gender divide wasn’t as wide as expected. About a third of the audience were dudes — though whether they were there…
When Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo cut loose with the secret that there’s a Mexican craft store in town, we were in the car within minutes. Mario Ramos Imports, on 32nd Street south of McDowell, has a nice supply of extra-thick Mexican embroidery thread, a few pillowcases and placemats with cool patterns…
North Phoenix has blossomed as its own pocket of Valley culture, including car shows, the Scottsdale art walks — lucky for us, the “North Phoenix Blog has got it covered. The blog provides the normal rundown of events, stores, and art galleries in the north Valley, but we really love…
Sometimes the coolest events have the worst marketing. Take the 2010 Arizona Gathering, for example. Friends of ours have raved about the amazing workshops and fab supplies they’ve discovered at the annual event, but the generic name makes it sound like a creepy cult retreat. And the website…let’s just say it’s…
We’ve had our eye on this dynamic space along 16th Street (between Osborn and Indian School Roads) that offers vintage, antique, and unique discoveries.Owner Leonardo Ramirez is super energetic and has an infectious personality. He coined the term “recyclitude” to describe his business (and life) approach. His latest endeavor is…
We’re always thrilled to find out about new local mid-century modern furnishing shops. Needless to say, we’re excited about Amsterdam Modern. …
The day has arrived. Bunky Boutique has officially moved.We’ve been looking forward to this since we heard about it in early April. We got a first look at the space this morning as the dust was still settling (check out our slideshow for more snapshots).Yes, Bunky Boutique is now open…
For the past three years, local designer Mark Dudlik has created the shirts for Ignite Phoenix, the one-night information-a-thon featuring 18 folks from the creative, technical, and business communities presenting five-minute nuggets of idea-spreading goodness. This year, you’re gonna do it. And it’s gonna be beautiful…
