Food + Beverage

Fresh Concepts

From Handmade Pasta to Fresh Sushi, Two New Downtown Ocotillo Concepts Raise the Bar on Neighborhood Dining Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Lindsay Borg In Downtown Ocotillo, longtime restaurateur and developer Spike Lawrence is steering two beloved restaurant spaces into fresh new concepts, guided by evolving customer tastes, culinary trends, and a strong sense of community connection. What was once Sea & Smoke has reopened as Lucca Coastal Kitchen ( LuccaChandler.com ), while...

Home + Design

Where Design Meets Heart

By The Yard Designers Share How Thoughtful Design Becomes a Lasting Gift of Comfort and Connection Article and Photography by Jett Arredondo HELENA HILL For me, design is about giving each client their own individual sense of home. People often ask what’s trending, but trends come and go—and they don’t always create spaces that feel personal or lasting. What matters most is crafting environments that feel deeply connected to the people who live in them. My clients inspire me the most. Each...

Home + Design

An Island Oasis

A Beloved Family Home in Fulton Ranch Redefines Lakeside Luxury Living Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Brandon Morgan, B-Real Media When Dr. Luis Lu and his wife, Laura, decided to move to Arizona from the East Coast in the early 2010s to be closer to their adult children, they wanted a place that provided the same small-town serenity that they had found in their hometown in Pennsylvania.  “We searched carefully for a place that felt right,” the Lus recall.  Their house hunt...

Home + Design

A Sun Lakes Sanctuary

Reimagined by Whyte House Design Article by Lisa Whyte | Photography by Holly Wente When the homeowners discovered their home in the community of Sun Lakes, they immediately recognized its potential. While the layout and location were ideal, the finishes were dated and ready for thoughtful updating. Rather than seeing limitations, the homeowners were drawn to the opportunity to make the home entirely their own. They partnered with Whyte House Design ( WhyteHouse.co ) to transform the space...