Fitness

Arianna's Active Edit

The everyday essentials powering Arianna Toy's active lifestyle. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway As the owner of Pilates Core Club, Arianna Toy believes wellness extends far beyond the studio. Her everyday essentials reflect a lifestyle centered on movement, simplicity, and intentional living. From clean beauty to practical accessories, here's a look inside the gym bag she reaches for every day. Studio Staples The products Arianna reaches...

Shopping

Desert Noir

Where handcrafted couture and radiant confidence redefine Western elegance. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Fashion is often thought of as what we wear, but true style begins with craftsmanship, confidence, and the women who bring both to life. Our September Style Issue celebrates that collaboration through an editorial that showcases the artistry of designer Abigail Davis of Phenom Designs and Sherrie Esguerra , owner of Skin & Body RX . ...

Life + Culture

Publisher's Letter

A season of fresh starts, personal expression, and the people who inspire our community every day. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Hello Sonoran Foothills City Lifestyle Neighbors, Welcome to the September  Style  issue of  Sonoran Foothills City Lifestyle ! September often marks a season of change. In many parts of the country, it's the beginning of fall. Here in Arizona, while cooler weather may still be a little ways off, we're welcoming...

Education

The Luxury of Comfort

How thoughtful home comfort creates a healthier, more relaxing place to live. Article by Michele Blumentritt | Photography by Reliance Heating and Air Conditioning Luxury isn't always something you can see. Often, it's something you feel. It's walking into your home after a long day and being greeted by the perfect temperature. It's breathing cleaner air, sleeping more soundly, and knowing your family is comfortable in every season. True comfort is one of life's greatest luxuries—and one of...

Wellness

Strength in Service

Inside Beyond Aesthetics' commitment to helping first responders feel their strongest. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway When the alarm sounds, first responders don't hesitate. Firefighters rush toward danger. Police officers respond to uncertainty. Paramedics arrive on scenes where every second matters. Day after day, they answer the call without knowing what they'll face, placing the needs of complete strangers ahead of their own. What many...

Fitness

Arianna's Style Files

From Pilates to polished—how she builds a wardrobe that moves with her. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Style Q&A: Arianna Toy, Founder of Pilates Core Club Arianna Toy has spent her life helping people move with confidence. A former collegiate soccer player with a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, she went on to spend nearly a decade in physical therapy, helping clients recover from injuries, chronic pain, and neurological...

Health + Wellness

The First Hello

An intimate look at the moments parents cherish before delivery. Article by Dawn Moncrief | Photography by Ashley Hathaway Long before a baby’s first cry fills a delivery room, another moment changes everything—a moment of recognition, relief, and connection. For Dawn Moncrief, owner of 4D Baby Studio in North Phoenix and its newly opened Phoenix location, that moment happens when expectant parents see their baby for the first time. After nearly three decades in ultrasound, Dawn has...

Wellness

Faithful Friends

How pets help shape childhood through companionship, loyalty, adventure, and unconditional love. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Childhood is often remembered through milestones—first days of school, family vacations, birthday parties, and championship games. Yet woven quietly between those memories is another constant presence: the family pet. For many children, pets become some of their earliest and most meaningful companions. They are...

Life + Culture

Publisher's Letter

Celebrating Childhood, Family, and Four-Legged Friends Article by Candice Johnson | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Hello, Sonoran Foothills City Lifestyle readers, and welcome to our August Kids & Pets Issue! I hope you have had a wonderful summer! Every year, when August arrives, I find myself asking,  "Where did the summer go?"  As a mom of two young adults, I still remember the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season—the shopping trips, school supplies, and...

Life + Culture

Meet the Pets

Furry Faces of the Foothills: Meet pets behind local businesses Article by Ashley Hathaway Cookie Cookie is an answered prayer. After praying for a cat to help with a scorpion problem, Dusty Perez discovered a tiny calico kitten on the backyard fence. Today, Cookie is affectionately known as the family's "Bible cat," always curling up on an open Bible—a gentle reminder that God's gifts often arrive unexpectedly. Dutchess and Cove Dutchess and Cove are Reliance AC's four-legged welcome...