Home + Design

A Visual Case For Color

Inside a color-forward home that challenges neutral norms Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway For years, neutral interiors promised calm but often delivered sameness. Beige became shorthand for “safe,” and safe quietly stripped homes of their personality. In an era where listings, mood boards, and social feeds blur together, neutrality became less of a choice and more of a default. Rooms softened into one another. Homes became interchangeable...

Food + Beverage

Jay’s Santorini Spritz

A citrus-bright, herb-kissed cocktail inspired by coastal Greece and crafted locally at The Bearded Barber. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Bearded Barber Some drinks are meant to be sipped. Others are meant to transport you. Jay Coupland, owner and mixologist of The Bearded Barber, created the Santorini Spritz as a nod to sun-drenched coastal evenings, fresh citrus groves, and the relaxed elegance of the Greek islands. It’s light without being forgettable, floral without...

Home + Design

Rooted in Craft

How Noel Ortiz of AZ Outdoor Group approaches functional design Article by Noel Ortiz | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway I remember the first time a shovel felt like an extension of my hand. Born and raised between New York City and Long Island as the son of Puerto Rican parents, I grew up in a family where landscaping was more than a trade—it was a way of life. By age seven, I was on job sites with relatives, learning plant names, soil textures, and the rhythm of seasonal...

Home + Design

Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning

Trust earned over decades, passed from one generation to the next. Article and Photography by Ashley Hathaway In Arizona, comfort is not a luxury — it’s survival. When summer temperatures soar into triple digits, a reliable air conditioning system becomes the heartbeat of every home. For Reliance Air Conditioning, protecting that comfort isn’t just business — it’s family legacy. Now in its third generation, Reliance was built by Dalen’s Blumentritt's father on integrity, work ethic, and a...