April provided us with some real surprises, especially that unseasonably cold and wet weather early in the month. Palo verde blossoms are now carpeting the ground, wildflowers are fading, but new leaves and flowers are bursting forth all around us. It will not be long before 100-degree days are beating down on us. So getting…
By Barbara Kaplan Mother’s Day brings thoughts of my mother and the influence she had on my design life. I guess you can say she helped design my life. My mother taught me one of the great joys in my life, which is to love beauty. That is, of course, my version of what I…
Although it’s been described as a hidden gem, El Encanto Condominium is truly hiding in plain sight smack dab in the heart of Tucson’s historic Sam Hughes neighborhood, on busy Sixth Street, just east of Treat. Built in 1940, as luxury apartments for well-heeled winter visitors, Hollywood starlets filming at Old Tucson Studios and military…
Neal Brooks, the owner of Abby Lee Farms, wants to bring something back to the produce department of your neighborhood grocery store – taste. Mostly in the form of tomatoes that have such astonishing flavor, you won’t want to settle for anything less, ever. To appreciate these tomatoes for even more than just their taste,…
Passover is fast approaching and the seder menu may be on your mind. Of six of the traditional foods found on the seder plate, four categories are vegetables or herbs, or come from plants. And you can actually harvest much of the Passover plate produce from your own garden. Or, if your “green thumb” isn’t…
Over the years, I painted every inch of my home to match my family’s personality and my own whimsical nature. One of my friends once proclaimed with a slight tone of horror that my house felt like a ride at Disneyland. I was elated by the comment and thanked her profusely. Another friend once warned…
By Ori Parnaby Whether you’re getting your home ready to put on the market or simply want to simplify your space, eliminating clutter can dramatically change the way your home looks and feels. However, we often don’t know where to start, and years of accumulated stuff filling up our space can feel overwhelming. The reality…
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade. Good advice for Arizona gardeners growing citrus. “Technically, we’re famous for it. It is one of the ‘5 Cs’ of Arizona: Cattle, Copper, Citrus, Cotton and Climate,” says Peter Warren, an urban horticulture agent specializing in entomology, pest management and environmental horticulture at The University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension…
Story by Mala Blomquist Photos by Tal Peri Nestled in the north Scottsdale desert, in the Lone Mountain Vista neighborhood, resides a unique home. From the outside, it blends into its surroundings with exposed beams and traditional stucco finish. But the inside is the real treat. When you enter the home of Lisa and Larry…
Photos courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company Add some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From microgreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow produce indoors. Microgreens are a quick and easy way to add some flavor and crunch to your plate. Just plant seeds labeled for sprouting or microgreens in a shallow container filled with…
