Beauty

The Fall Skin Reset: Why Autumn Is Gilbert's Best Season for Skin Renewal

In Gilbert, fall doesn't arrive with falling leaves. It arrives with something better: relief. After months of triple digit heat and intense UV exposure, the cooler days give us a chance to step back outside and take an honest look at what summer left behind on our skin.For many people, that means new dark spots, uneven tone, dullness, breakouts from heat and sweat, and a texture that just doesn't feel like their own. According to the team at SkinWay Medical Spa, this is exactly why autumn is...

Health + Wellness

Leading Hope

Laurie Sicaeros Guides the Future of Cancer Care in Arizona Article by Kari Watts | Photography by Scott Foust Studios Cancer touches almost every family in some way. In Arizona, more than 40,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, creating an urgent need for advanced care, innovative treatments, and greater access to specialists across the state. As Arizona's population continues to grow and age, the demand for world-class cancer services has never been greater. Meeting that...

Food + Beverage

Spirits of the Season

Four wickedly fun drinks to bring a little spooky magic to your Halloween gathering, plus a bonus how-to for blood-dripped glasses, spirited or not. Article by Kristy Belley Halloween is one of those rare nights when grown-ups get to play too. Whether you are hosting a full costume party or gathering a few good friends for a spooky movie night, the right drink sets the whole mood. Here are four of our favorites, each one a little theatrical, a little playful, and easy to make your own. Every...

Food + Beverage

Now Serving Gilbert

New Gilbert restaurants open now, plus more on the way Article by Kristy Belley Something is in the air this season, and it smells a lot like fresh croissants and sizzling steak. Gilbert's dining scene is FALLING into place, with new spots opening their doors and a few more on the way just in time for cooler nights. From cozy cafes to celebration-worthy steakhouses, there is a lot to love. Grab a friend, bring your appetite, and start building your winter bucket list. Here is what is new and...

Food + Beverage

Brewing Something Special

Meghan Gran turned her love of coffee into something handcrafted, personal and deeply connected to Gilbert. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger Sometimes the best neighborhood stories begin quietly. With an idea, a little courage and the hope that if you create something with enough care, people might connect with it. For Meghan Gran, that idea was Meg’s Coffee. A proud Gilbert local with a love for coffee, Meghan saw an opportunity to create something she felt was missing: coffee that was...

Food + Beverage

Behind the Kitchen

Inside Gilbert’s kitchens, meet the talented chefs, personal stories and flavors shaping our local food scene. Photography by Kira Northrop - Hustle Hardshots, Apollo Films, Gamma Nine Gilbert has no shortage of incredible places to eat. From longtime neighborhood favorites to exciting new concepts, there is always somewhere new to try, a dish worth ordering again or a table waiting to become part of a memory. But behind every great restaurant is someone with a story to tell. For this month’s...

Beauty

The Power of Personal Color

Discover how personalized color analysis can simplify your wardrobe, inspire smarter shopping, enhance your natural features and bring greater confidence to everyday style. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger Color has the power to transform more than an outfit. The right shade can brighten the complexion, highlight the eyes and make getting dressed feel effortless. That is the appeal behind color analysis, a personalized approach to discovering which shades complement an individual’s features...

Style + Beauty

Inspired By Flowers

Rachelle Bare shares her story, favorite flowers, and expert care tips. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Tara Dunn Photography For Rachelle, owner of The Flower Garage Gilbert, flowers are about much more than beautiful arrangements. They're a way to celebrate life's moments, brighten everyday spaces, and bring people together through creativity. After years as a wedding planner in Arizona, Rachelle knew she was ready for something of her own. "I have been so blessed in my...

Style + Beauty

Branded With Meaning and Style

Copper State Branding Bar transforms personal stories into lasting keepsakes. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Copper State Branding Bar There is something undeniably luxurious about owning something no one else has. In a world of fast fashion and mass production, personalization offers a return to individuality, craftsmanship and meaning. For Corrine, founder of Copper State Branding Bar, those ideas are at the heart of a business built around helping people turn everyday...

Style + Beauty

What your images say matters

Why Every Content shoot needs styling Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Katie Levine Photography In the age of social media, your content does more than reflect who you are. It sends a message. That is why a stylist belongs on set long before the camera clicks. We got to spend the day behind the scenes at a content shoot where Jackie Wheeler was working her magic, making sure color, fit, and fabric photographed exactly as intended and catching the details nobody else notices. With 30...