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The Chicest, Sleekest VIP Accommodations Rooms at Arizona Resorts Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Suite dreams are made of these! Arizona boasts some of the most impressively appointed accommodations in the country. Here’s the proof. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess The magnificently modern 2,700-square-foot presidential suite at the AAA Five Diamond resort features an oversize primary bedroom and bathroom, as well as a parlor, second bathroom, two private...

Home Services

Going Above and Beyond

Cindy Davis Is Not Your Typical Realtor Article by MIchelle Glicksman | Photography by Sophia DuBois Cindy Davis has a unique background. She has not only traveled the world, but tackled financial analysis for BCBG, construction management, and the fast-paced world of fashion at a magazine. Taking to the skies as a flight attendant added another layer to her professional journey, she says. Now an Arizona resident, she began as a mortgage broker for a luxury builder, later becoming a full-time...

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by Scottsdale is so unique in that it is truly a melting pot of people and families. When we think of home, it tends to be the place where we grew up. I know I still call Georgia home, as that’s where I was raised, my family still resides, and we go visit more than any other place each year. But, when it comes to home for my family, that’s right here in Scottsdale. My husband and I used to move a lot. We lived in six states in 10 years. Nothing ever felt like home as...

Home + Design

In the Kitchen With Mark Candelaria

The Architect Shares What You Need to Know About What Is Often the Most Popular Gathering Spot in a Home Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided “I think the kitchen is the most important room that we design, whether it’s a 1,500-square-foot house or a 15,000-square-foot house,” says Mark Candelaria, AIA, principal, and founder of Candelaria Design. The iconic Valley architect goes on to explain how, often, the kitchen is the most popular room in a home. “It’s really hard to...

Health + Wellness

Just Breathe

From Homes to Cruise Liners, PuriFi Labs Is Cleaning Up the Air Article by Angel Fuchs | Photography by Sophia DuBois According to Earth.org, air pollution is one of the biggest threats to life expectancy. That staggering statistic may have some asking what they can do to improve the air they breathe. Arizona-based PuriFi Labs is making strides in cleaning up the air we breathe one home, business, and even cruise ship at a time.  PuriFi Labs, which has decades of research and expertise in air...

Life + Culture

Planting Roots

Master Gardener Teri Wagner Finds a Hobby and a Community as a Master Gardener Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Sophia DuBois When the coronavirus lockdowns went into effect in spring 2020, reports quickly emerged of a gardening boom. For Teri Wagner, the pandemic provided the perfect opportunity to rekindle her love of cultivating vegetables and to learn more about growing in Arizona’s arid climate. “That's kind of how everything started,” she says. “COVID hit, and we were all...

Shopping

Diving Into a Dream

For Marissa Heerdt, the Sky’s the Limit as an Artist Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Sophia DuBois Marissa Heerdt knew early on that she loved art. But her road to being a full-time artist took a few twists, turns, and even airplanes. “When I was a teenager—or maybe a little younger than that—my mom was employed by my dad’s advertising agency as an art director. She was very artsy, and I took a lot of inspiration from her,” she says. “And as a kid, I would always draw or paint...

Auto + Marine

RAM 2500 Rebel

Exceptional 4x4 Off-Road Performance and Massive Towing Capacity Article by Susan Lanier-Graham | Photography by Provided The new Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel 4x4 provides exceptional off-road and towing capability straight from the factory. The 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel is positioned between the Laramie and Power Wagon, offering a step up from the Ram 1500 Rebel.  The Heavy Duty Rebel features a tough exterior, aggressive off-road tires, an electronic rear locker, skid plates, and an optional...

Arts + Culture

It’s a Date!

Ramp Up the Romance With These Epic Experiences for Two Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Netflix and chill … again? Why not shake things up by planning a date outside the norm? Here are some local outside-of-the-box ways to woo that special someone.   Get Wild … Animals While usually a go-to for family days, do not sleep on OdySea Aquarium for a date—especially its VIP experiences. The SeaTREK underwater walking program, penguin interaction program, sloth...

Home Services

Million Dollar Listing, Arizona

Bravo TV Stars The Altman Brothers and Scott Grigg Talk About Working Together, Getting Along, Scottsdale Favorites, and Real Estate Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided by Griggs Group Powered by the Altman Brothers “I am a deal junkie,” says Scott Grigg. “I enjoy putting deals together for my clients. This is the biggest investment most folks will make in their life, and it’s an honor to be able to assist with it.” Grigg, a Scottsdale native who graduated from Arizona...