Health + Wellness

Hope Carried Her Through

One Arizonan’s return to an active life — and the network bringing advanced blood cancer care into Scottsdale's backyard Photography by Provided Nancy Veatch isn’t living the life she expected when she first heard the words, “ You have cancer .” Veatch, a City of Hope Cancer Fighters Ambassador, has become a familiar and steadying voice for other blood cancer patients across the country. She is now a part of the same support system that carried her through the early days of diagnosis and...

Sports + Recreation

The Godfather of Phoenix Weighs In

Jerry Colangelo Reflects as the D-backs Celebrate 25 Years Since Their World Series Win Article and Photography by On September 19th, the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees will meet again at Chase Field. But before a pitch is thrown, Arizona will return to the night it became a baseball town. Before the first pitch, members of the 2001 World Series championship team will take the field for a special reunion ceremony marking 25 years since the Diamondbacks defeated New York in one of...

Life + Culture

Frank Lloyd Wright Goes Street

Sprayground’s David BenDavid Reimagines the Architect’s Blueprints, Furniture and Forms as Collectible Backpacks & Luggage Photography by Provided: Sprayground Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Kevin Durant, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Kendall Jenner and Paris Hilton have all carried it. And we're not talking about a Birkin. Rather, a backpack. In 2010, Bronx-born artist David BenDavid looked at one of fashion’s most functional accessories and saw something different: a blank canvas. His...

Home + Design

What’s in Style? $40M.

Inside AZ’s Record-Breaking Sale and the PV Estate that Made History Photography by Lux Image by Colton Simon Forty million, two hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars. Cash. On July 9th, 2026, a nearly two-acre estate at 5531 East Mockingbird Lane in Paradise Valley became the most expensive residential sale in Arizona history. By the next day, the number was making national news. At 20,919 square feet, the residence has 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, two 432-bottle wine walls, resort-caliber...

Life + Culture

Trust, Intention & Daytime Fireworks

The first local look at Jay Allen and Renée Lynn’s private Montenegro wedding and the Alzheimer’s mission behind their marriage. Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Dmytro Shpynda Renée Lynn did not need flowers. When the wedding planners asked what she would hold instead of a bouquet, her answer was simple. “I’m going to hold Jay’s hand.” That sentiment defined Renée’s June wedding to country artist and The Voice alum Jay Allen. More than 6,000 miles from their Valley home, the...

Auto + Marine

Dressed to Thrill

The new Lamborghini Urus SE Performante Pairs 801 Horsepower with Unmistakably Personal Style Photography by Provided: Lamborghini North Scottsdale Lamborghini has never made a case for blending in. Still, the new Urus SE Performante understands something important about style: the strongest statement is often found in the details. The carbon fiber is exposed, the exhaust is titanium, and even the contrast stitching can be customized. Every choice has a purpose, even when that purpose is...

Sports + Recreation

Stella’s Got Game & Style

Following mom Gena Lee Nolin’s cover story, Stella Hulse steps into a spotlight of her own. Photography by Phyllis Lane “I think I’m ninth in the country,” Stella Hulse says, almost casually. She is right. With 27 interceptions during the fall 2025 season, Stella ranked No. 1 in Arizona and No. 9 nationally, according to MaxPreps.  Her mom, Gena Lee Nolin, may be our Style Issue cover star, but Stella offers her own definition of style. Off the field, the Chaparral senior gravitates toward...

Health + Wellness

Strength Is Always in Style

Five Remarkable Children Step into the Spotlight at Ava’s Treehouse Photography by Katie Levine Photography September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. And while this is our annual Style Issue, we are showcasing what is truly in style: strength. For this special feature, we stepped inside Ava’s Treehouse, where childhood is protected just as fiercely as health, to bring a little fun and fashion to five remarkable children. Operated by Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, the...

Life + Culture

Scottsdale’s Firefighter of the Year

Rey Igliane is honored for the leadership, service and mentorship he carries forward. Photography by Provided Ask Rey Igliane what made him Scottsdale’s Firefighter of the Year, and he will not point to one rescue. He will point to the firefighters who taught him the job and his responsibility to do the same for those coming up behind him. One Saturday night in Scottsdale shows why. Shortly after midnight, the dispatch ended with two words: “STRUCTURE FIRE!” Igliane was serving as acting...

Travel

Vermejo: 30 Years of Restoring the Wild

A Personal Look at the Land and Legacy of Vermejo Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Provided As the owner and publisher of Scottsdale City Lifestyle, I rarely insert my family into the stories we tell. This one is different. Vermejo is not simply a place my family has visited. It is part of our story. Years ago, outnumbered by my husband and three sons, we traded our beloved beach vacation for a secluded stretch of northern New Mexico. For four days, we did all things boy: searching...