Life + Culture

The Scent of Success

Teaming With Lush life, The Lavender Farm Offers a Picturesque Oasis in the Desert Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Lindsay Borg When Shelly Goodman and her husband Nick purchased and began restoring a 1984 mansion, the plan was to transform the property into the perfect venue to host events and milestone celebrations. But when that didn’t pan out as they envisioned, Shelly did what any optimistic and savvy businesswoman would do when life hands her lemons. Except in this case...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Lola’s Liquors Opens in Downtown Chandler

The cocktail lounge offers a lively and retro atmosphere Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided Looking for a vibrant lounge where you can enjoy a handcrafted, fresh-pressed martini alongside some delicious food? Check out Lola’s Liquors in Downtown Chandler, one of the area’s newest hot spots. Lola’s Liquors, which opened in late February at 64 S. San Marcos Place, is a cocktail lounge with “outlandish martinis, a resident DJ spinning the best of every decade, and psychedelic...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Women of Chandler

Meet Chandler City Lifestyle's 2024 Honorees Photography by Lindsay Borg Christina Atwood, Nicole Earl Co-Founders, Gathering Humanity In 2016, Christina Atwood went on a local Facebook group to invite the community to help provide goods for an arriving refugee family she had learned about, and the response was so overwhelming it led to joining with Nicole Earl to start and run a nonprofit, Gathering Humanity. This grassroots organization provides essential goods to those experiencing...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Ashli St. Armant

Chandler's New Artist-in-Residence on Her Show, Next Project, and Helping the Community Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Lindsay Borg Ashli St. Armant is the playwright, composer, director and tour manager of the show NORTH: The Musical , which is currently on tour. She’s also the bandleader and vocalist of the group Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, and author of the Audible Original mystery series Viva Durant . On top of all of that, she was recently named the new...

March 2024

Travel

Coastal Beauty

From Historic to Modern and Quaint to Stylish, Newport Beach is a Destination for Everyone Article and Photography by Michelle Glicksman The airplane had barely reached cruising altitude before it began descending, and just shy of an hour after taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbor, I was touching down at John Wayne Airport in California. I strolled off the plane to a waiting car, and in less than 20 minutes, I was standing in the lobby of the recently remodeled and blissful VEA Newport Beach, A...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

A Gem

Sparked by Her Passions for Pretty Pieces, People, and Giving Back, Celebrated Jeweler Myranda North Molina Opens the Boutique Myranda Fine Jewelry Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Provided Myranda North Molina was 12 when she made and sold her first piece of jewelry, silver and vintage bead earrings along with a gold chain.  Ever since, the veteran jeweler and designer has honed her first love for all things precious and pretty into a successful career and reputation as one of the...

March 2024

Auto + Marine

Experience High-Speed Racing

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Opens in Chandler Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Rochelle Perez Go-kart fans can now channel their inner race car drivers, thanks to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Chandler. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games celebrated its grand opening on March 2 at 1712 S. Cooper Road. The 95,000-square-foot facility, which is the first Andretti Indoor Karting & Games location in Arizona, offers a variety of go-kart experiences and other entertainment. ...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Navigating Your Financial Health

Sally Putnam Helps Manage Transitions Photography by Lindsay Borg In life, transitions are inevitable. Whether it is becoming suddenly single, the daunting prospect of navigating life without a steady paycheck—either planned or unplanned—or the unexpected windfall of an inheritance, these pivotal moments can leave even the most financially savvy individuals feeling adrift. How you manage these moments can have a significant impact on your finances. Sally Putnam, CFP® CDFA®, with NOW Financial...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Happy Holi!

Chandler Resident Dr. Hemant Pandey Opens His Home for a Colorful Celebration Photography by Provided Every March, for the last eight years, Dr. Hemant Pandey hosts a Holi celebration at his home. “What started as an event primarily for the kids to help them understand the cultural roots has transformed into a large community event attended by over 300 people," he explains. “There are many parts of the country where Holi is not celebrated with vigor. The event at my home allows an opportunity...

March 2024

Home + Design

AZ Fire Bowls

Enjoy a Beautiful and Relaxing Fire Outside—No Gas Line or Propane Needed Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided Sitting by a fire bowl on a cool desert evening can be a relaxing way to unwind. Because most fire bowls run on natural gas or propane, people who don’t have a gas line or aren’t keen on hauling heavy propane tanks will miss out on this soothing experience. But thanks to AZ Fire Bowls and its innovative and elegant line of products, people can enjoy the ambiance of an...

February 2024