Life + Culture

Where Desert Gardens Begin

How experience, patience, and fundamentals shaped Growing in the Garden for Angela Judd Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Katie Levine Photography For Angela Judd, gardening has always been rooted in memory, connection, and a deep sense of place. Some of her earliest recollections involve time spent alongside her grandparents, hands in the soil, learning by doing long before she realized those moments would shape her future. “Some of my earliest memories are spending time with my...

Health + Wellness

Where Clean Begins

Create spa-worthy cleaning products at home using pantry staples that smell amazing, work beautifully, and keep your family and pets safe Article by Kristy Belley  Do you ever catch a whiff of those big-brand cleaning sprays and think, "Mmm, I'd love to bottle that up and breathe it all day." ? And yet, we're supposed to feel good about scrubbing our counters with chemicals we can barely pronounce while our kids are doing homework at the kitchen table and the dog is licking... well...

Home + Design

Where Timeless Living Begins

For nearly three decades, Candelaria Design Associates has shaped homes rooted in purpose, proportion, and the people within. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Candelaria Design Association Since its founding in 1999, Candelaria Design Associates has built a reputation not on trends or spectacle, but on restraint, intention, and an unwavering commitment to how people truly live in their homes. For nearly three decades, the firm has shaped luxury residences across Arizona and...

Food + Beverage

Where Phoenix Eats

Turning Pages Into Purpose With Her Newest Book Article by Krista Carpenter-Beasley | Photography by Katie Levine Photography There are people who eat their way through a city, and then there are people who translate it. Christina belongs to the second category. She has a gift for capturing a place through the plates, the pours, the patios, and the people who make it all happen. Her newest book, Phoenix Eats and Drinks, is a follow up to Phoenix Cooks, and it arrives at a moment when the...

Food + Beverage

Where Phoenix Eats: Joe's Farm Grill's Grilled Wedge

Tim Peelen's wedge salad with housemade blue cheese dressing became so popular at Joe's Farm Grill, it earned a permanent menu spot. Article by Joe's Farm Grill - Tim Peelen | Photography by Joanie Simon This smoky twist on the classic comes loaded with blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, and crispy shallots. "I love wedge salads and we have a great blue cheese dressing that I worked really hard to create," Tim Peelen says. "It's grilled, just long enough to give it a bit of char. We ran it...

Local Services

Where Gilbert's Growing

Real Estate expert Jeremy Fierstein reveals which neighborhoods are heating up and why 2026 feels like a turning point. Article by Kristy Belley & Jeremy Fierstein Where Gilbert Is Growing: The Neighborhoods Taking Shape in 2026 Remember when the 202 was basically a dirt path? If you've lived in Gilbert for any length of time, you've had a front-row seat to one of the most dramatic transformations in the Valley. We ripped off that "quiet farming community" label years ago and slapped on...

Real Estate

Is Your Zestimate Costing You $40,000?

IntroductionWe've all done it. You're sitting on the couch, scrolling through your phone, and you decide to check Zillow. Suddenly, you see a number attached to your home: $600,000.Excitement kicks in. You start doing the math on how much equity you have. But then a question creeps in: Is this number actually real?According to the experts (and Zillow's own data), the answer is likely no. While Zestimates are a fun party trick, relying on them for your financial future is a risky move. Here's why...

Style + Beauty

It Starts With the Ring

How jewelry captures every chapter of your love story from the 'Will You' to 'Just Because' Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Katie Levine & Myranda Fine Jewelry I recently had the opportunity to shop for wedding bands with my newly engaged daughter at Myranda Fine Jewelry. I wasn't expecting to be wiping away tears; however, watching my daughter’s face light up when she found "the one" for her fiancé absolutely got me. Myranda leaned in with a tissue and a knowing smile. "You know,"...

Life + Culture

Meet The Freemans

How a Gilbert couple turned gym-floor awkwardness into a million-follower mission helping marriages thrive Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Katie Levine Photography Grab some popcorn for one of Gilbert's best love stories - the one that's helping the rest of us bring more connection into our own homes. Aaron Freeman had zero game when he walked up to Jocelyn at a Phoenix gym. No pickup line. Just "hello." And then he asked for her email address instead of her phone number. If...

Local Services

Gilbert's Feeding Families is Back & We Need You

2026 Community Wide Food Drive to Restock our Food Pantries Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by For Our Town Gilbert Ready to turn your appetite into action? The Gilbert Feeding Families Campaign returns February 10th-23rd, 2026, and this year's Restaurant Weekend is serving up the perfect recipe for community impact! Why February Matters More Than Ever Local food pantries are facing their annual post-holiday crunch, and with spring break approaching, many Gilbert children will lose...