If you live in other parts of the country, the first sign of spring is the bulbs that you planted in the fall pushing through the thawed earth and signaling the beginning of warmer weather. In most parts of Arizona, we don’t have the low temperatures that certain bulbs need to stimulate their biochemical responses…
There are more than 300 species of hummingbirds, and they are all native to the Americas. Many dwell in the tropics, where flowers (their primary food source) are abundant year-round. Southern Arizona hosts more than a dozen species and is a migratory path as many head south to Mexico to spend the winter. The most…
Pictured above: A contemporary living room with furnishings and accessories from Buffalo Collection. Nestled in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Buffalo Collection is a destination not to be missed. Like the neighborhood it inhabits, the stunning gallery space expertly blends modern luxury with Old World charm. Surrounded by specialty shops and bistros, the showroom…
The heat of an Arizona summer – with temperatures reaching 110°F and above – can be enough to drive the thought of energy savings from one’s mind. Our modern electrical grids and homes are designed to keep inhabitants comfortable, and during a heat wave, the ability to cool down is a priceless luxury. Arizona natives…
Making a few changes in your garden care can yield great benefits. Less time and water wasted means more time for you to relax or entertain friends and family in your beautiful landscape. Water is critical throughout the life of a plant, but deciding when and how much water to provide each plant can be…
Pictured above: Peter and Kayleigh Diamond’s home. The Windsor Square historic neighborhood in Phoenix was established in 1928 and will turn 90 this year. The first home was completed in 1929 when the city’s population was just 70,000. But the Great Depression, then World War II delayed the neighborhood’s growth. Much of Windsor Square was…
Whenever guests pay a visit to the Sedona home of Dr. Richard Witlin and his wife, Nancy Weinman, the one room in the house that Richard insists on being the “official tour guide” for is their beautiful, one-of-a-kind wine cellar. “Especially when it’s really hot outside, I have a great time walking our guests into…
The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14. This year, returning for the third time is the Tiny Homes Street of Dreams, featuring five tiny homes ranging from 81.6 square feet up to 370 square feet. There will also be four homes fashioned…
Located on the northwest corner of the I-17 frontage road and South 16th Street. is an uncommon tenant for this industrial area. The Arizona Flower Market is Phoenix’s answer to the fresh flower markets found in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. I had heard from many of my friends about this special…
Memories are made as family and friends come together for filling meals, intimate gatherings and posh parties over the holiday season. Whether you’re dressing up for an elegant affair, or keeping cozy for a casual dinner after a long day of traveling to your far away loved-ones, you can look holiday ready in some of…
