Home + Design

What's Next in Homes

From Kitchens to Lighting, Here's What Homeowners Are Requesting Article by Lauren Lerner | Photography by Stephanie Studer of Life Created As we look toward 2026, the most successful new builds are the ones designed with longevity in mind. Homeowners are thinking less about what looks good on day one and more about how their homes will support daily life, health, and flexibility over the next decade. As a licensed contractor and interior designer, I consistently see the best results when...

Home + Design

‘More Than Simply Opening a Door’

Cathy Hotchkiss on Real Estate, Top Home Features, and More Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Cathy Hotchkiss Cathy Hotchkiss withCathy Hotchkiss Fine Property Group ( CathyHotchkiss.com ) is a well-known Realtor in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Prior to helping buyers and sellers with real estate transactions, she spent 22 years as an interior designer. Here, we talk to her about her unique career path, what buyers are looking for now, and her favorite places in...

Food + Beverage

Tastes Like Home

Chefs are Cooking From Memory, Honoring Where They Came From, Near and Far Article by Alison Bailin Batz Dining is always about more than what is on the plate. It is about stories, journeys, and the childhood memories of the Valley’s most compelling culinary voices. Kitchens across the Valley are filled with chefs who arrived from somewhere else, carrying flavors in their back pockets and traditions in their hearts. For them, cooking is not just craft. It is the ultimate connection, both to...

Travel

Now Playing: Sundance

Northern Utah’s Most Soulful Mountain Escape Shines in Winter, Spring Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Courtesy Sundance Mountain Resort There is a famed quote by American icon Robert Redford that says, “If you place a root deep enough in the ground, what blossoms will inspire others to come.” However, this was not a line from one of his films, nor was it part of a speech during an awards show. These are the words he used to describe his vision for what would become Sundance...

Life + Culture

Not Your Mother’s Houseplants

At The Botanist, Find Rare and Exotic Plants Article by Judith Smith | Photography by Danielle Muccillo A Congo Nuclear. A tiny variegated, multicolored Gymnocalycium cactus. These rare and unusual plants—and many more—are available at a newly opened shop in Scottsdale. The Botanist, owned by best friends and former Chicagoans Sarah Hechtman and Stephanie Paluch, features exotic plants that you won’t find anywhere else, and a wide variety of handmade pots and planters. Oh, but you might...

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by There’s something special about getting a sneak peek into someone’s life through the place they call home. Our homes tell a story—one of where we’ve been, what we love, and the passions and adventures that shape us. As life evolves, so do our spaces, reflecting new chapters, styles, and seasons along the way. In this issue, we explore what home means through the people and stories that make our community so special. We’re invited into the world of the Phoenix...

Arts + Culture

The Art World Arrives

Scottsdale Art Week Rises as a Cultural Force Photography by Courtesy Scottsdale Art Week Scottsdale has never lacked for style, sunshine, or serious collectors—but with the return of Scottsdale Art Week this March, the city is firmly staking its claim as one of the most compelling art destinations in the country. After a headline-making debut in 2025 that drew more than 14,000 attendees, welcomed over 100 galleries from nine countries, and generated millions of dollars in art sales, ...

Life + Culture

At Home With Coach Nate Tibbetts

The Phoenix Mercury Coach Talks Basketball, Family, Home, and Being a Connector Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Danielle Muccillo By the time Nate Tibbetts walks through his front door, the noise and pressure of WNBA basketball give way to something quieter—and far more grounding. Inside his Valley home, he’s not just the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury. He’s a husband, a father of twin girls, and, more recently, the owner of two puppies. For Tibbetts, leadership has always...

Life + Culture

The Voices Shaping Scottsdale

Stories From the People Who Know it Best Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Danielle Muccillo As Scottsdale celebrates its 75th birthday, there’s no better moment to reflect on the people who have helped shape the city’s past, present, and future. For our Love Local issue,  Scottsdale City Lifestyle  sat down with several of our top leaders, visionaries, and community champions—from longtime public servants and cultural stewards to business icons and creative entrepreneurs—each...

Local Services

Leading Scottsdale Forward

Scottsdale Leadership is 'Like Getting a Ph.D. in Scottsdale' Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Scottsdale Leadership For four decades, Scottsdale Leadership has quietly shaped many of the leaders who help guide the city forward. At the helm today is Executive Director Lee Ann Witt, whose passion for community, connection, and stewardship reflects the organization’s founding spirit—and its future vision. Scottsdale Leadership began with a simple but powerful idea. As...