Home + Design

Warming Up

Tri Pointe Homes shows us the home design trends for 2024. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Dustin Revella Warm Tones In a reversal of the recent trend toward cooler shades of white and gray, warmer tones are now coming back to take center stage. Warm woods and light warm paint colors combine to complement each other and create a soft and cozy vibe for your home. Mixed Metals If you’re brave enough to commit to a mismatched look, mixed metals are a great way to create an...

Home + Design

The Bee's Knees

Make beeswax candles at home in a few simple steps. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Candles bring light and atmosphere to any space. Heidi Koch, owner of CHLL Home Creations , specializes in the art of hand-poured, 100% Pure USA Beeswax candles. Each of her candles is not only about aromas and charm, but of the purity and quality of every ingredient. Beeswax candles actually clean the air inside your home by emitting negative ions that bind to toxins and removing...

Food + Beverage

Healthy Pipes

The Plumber gives their top tips for working pipes. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by The Plumber Pipes are the unseen heroes hidden within our walls, allowing us to enjoy a clean and dry home. Keep your pipes flowing with these helpful tips from The Plumber . Never pour grease or oil down the drain.  Always use a strainer in your kitchen sink. Over time, grease and oil build up in your drains making it harder for water to flow properly. Watch what you flush! If you start...

Home + Design

Poolside Style

American Backyards designs the pool of your dreams. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson The sun glinting on the water, the sound of a trickling fountain, the promise of relief from the Arizona desert heat, who doesn't want a pool in their backyard? American Backyards has been delivering a private oasis for their customers in the East Valley since 2008. This local, family run operation builds an affordable, beautiful pool of your own in approximately 40 working days...

Arts + Culture

A Western Angle

Kaeden Peterson captures the spirit of the modern Southwest. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson One of the names you may have seen recurring in the many photos taken for our publication is Kaeden Peterson. Kaeden says he considers himself a 'Western Lifestyle Photographer'. He grew up working and playing on his grandparents' cattle ranch in Utah, surrounded by the western way of life.   Rodeo photography therefore resonates with him, though he admits, it can be a...

Education

That Sewing Place

Learning to sew one stitch at a time with Tori Spencer. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson You may have seen the white modular home, with the quilt pattern on the side, off of Riggs Road. Owner, Tori Spencer, bought the land with the unloved little house back in February 2021, with the hope of starting a sewing school. Once she and her husband had remodeled the place and built a home behind it, she began to offer classes for both children and adults.  The little...

Arts + Culture

What A Gem

A mother and daughter team help bring out the creative in you. Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Upon entering the space of Gem Addict Workshop , the walls are as bright as the polished stones set out like candy on a display table. Not only is it vibrant but welcoming too. This is a jewelry shop with a hands on touch, inviting you to mix both your artistic and industrious side. Brenlyn Flaherty says her addiction began when she took a silversmithing class and fell...

Life + Culture

She's A Local Lady

Hailey Reidhead, host of 'She's A Lady' Podcast Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson Hailey Reidhead wants to hear from other women. She says she has always been interested in the stories of everyday women. She began as a hairstylist, chatting with customers as she did their hair. For the past year, she has interviews women for her podcast called, She's A Ladyed Hailey has spoken to women from both Queen Creek and Gilbert, and some further afield, but she keeps it...

Food + Beverage

Lemony Shrimp Linguini

Make the Queen Creek Olive Mill's easy yet romantic dinner to impress your Valentine. Article by Florence Daniels Ingredients: 1 lb. package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons Queen Creek Olive Mill Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Salt to taste 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 pats of butter 3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

Home Services

A Naturally Healthy Home

How clean are your cleaning products? Article by Florence Daniels | Photography by Kaeden Peterson We all want our homes to be fresh and free of germs. However, when we grab the bleach or glass cleaner, do you ever wonder what we might be replacing the dust and dirt with? Gemma D'Acquisto of Natty Home Beginnings , says that ingredients in many popular cleaners can be contributing to issues like headaches, fatigue, skin reactions, and more.  Gemma has long held the belief in using products...