
Entertainment
Charcuterie Bunny Board
An Easter inspired board made for gathering Article by Brianna Cuozzo | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway An Easter themed charcuterie board is the perfect way to celebrate the season. One of the things I love most about charcuterie is that there are truly no rules. This board is meant to be fun, flexible, and joyful. Use what you love, what’s in season, and what feels festive to you. A delicious Brie becomes the centerpiece here, adorned with a charming bunny shaped jam...
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Professional Services
The Highest Return
Through Bloom Senior Experience, senior girls discover confidence, faith, and friendships that last a lifetime. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway There is a quiet kind of investment that never appears on a spreadsheet. It doesn’t earn interest or show up in quarterly reports. It doesn’t hang framed on a wall or fit neatly into a college application. And yet, it may be the most valuable investment a parent can ever make. It is the investment of...
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Beauty
You, Just Refreshed
Why Bella Noelle Aesthetics Invested in Advanced Skin-Tightening Technology Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway At Bella Noelle Aesthetics & Wellness, founder Amanda Frisby has built her reputation around a simple philosophy: help people look like themselves — just refreshed. It’s a principle rooted not in trends, but in listening. And in recent years, one concern kept surfacing in her treatment room. “I kept hearing the same thing,” Amanda says...
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Health + Wellness
Planning Today, Protecting Tomorrow
Planning ahead with Valor Legacy Wealth to protect retirement dreams Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by Valor Legacy & Wealth At Valor Legacy Wealth, advisor James Regan spends much of his time helping North Valley families plan for retirement with clarity and confidence. A military veteran with nearly two decades in insurance and financial services, James specializes in retirement distribution and long-term care planning. His philosophy is simple: thoughtful preparation today...
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Life + Culture
Guarding What Matters Most
How investing in the right team helps families protect their peace of mind. Article and Photography by Ashley Hathaway We spend so much time deciding where to invest — homes, retirement accounts, college funds — that we sometimes overlook another investment quietly shaping our future: the people we trust to guide us. Insurance is rarely emotional until it suddenly is. A late-night accident on I-17. A monsoon storm rolling across the North Valley. A call from the hospital when a teenager has...
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Life + Culture
Where Spring Meets Investment
The quiet ways our community nurtures homes, families, and the lives we’re growing together. Article by Candice Johnson | Photography by Ashley Hathaway Happy Spring! Sonoran Foothills neighbors, As a new season begins, I’m reminded how grateful I am to be part of this vibrant and growing community. It’s a place where people genuinely care about one another and continually invest in their homes, their families, and the future we’re building together. Spring naturally invites reflection and...
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Home + Design
Homes with a Story
Three Phoenix tours offering timeless lessons in design, craftsmanship, and livable architecture. Article by Ashley Hathaway This spring, step into Phoenix history through three remarkable historic experiences that continue to shape how we think about design, craftsmanship, and the meaning of home today. Historic home tours offer more than a glimpse into the past—they provide inspiration for how we shape our own spaces with intention, character, and a sense of place. In the Windsor Square...
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Home + Design
A Visual Case For Color
Inside a color-forward home that challenges neutral norms Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway For years, neutral interiors promised calm but often delivered sameness. Beige became shorthand for “safe,” and safe quietly stripped homes of their personality. In an era where listings, mood boards, and social feeds blur together, neutrality became less of a choice and more of a default. Rooms softened into one another. Homes became interchangeable...
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Food + Beverage
Jay’s Santorini Spritz
A citrus-bright, herb-kissed cocktail inspired by coastal Greece and crafted locally at The Bearded Barber. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Bearded Barber Some drinks are meant to be sipped. Others are meant to transport you. Jay Coupland, owner and mixologist of The Bearded Barber, created the Santorini Spritz as a nod to sun-drenched coastal evenings, fresh citrus groves, and the relaxed elegance of the Greek islands. It’s light without being forgettable, floral without...
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Home + Design
Rooted in Craft
How Noel Ortiz of AZ Outdoor Group approaches functional design Article by Noel Ortiz | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway I remember the first time a shovel felt like an extension of my hand. Born and raised between New York City and Long Island as the son of Puerto Rican parents, I grew up in a family where landscaping was more than a trade—it was a way of life. By age seven, I was on job sites with relatives, learning plant names, soil textures, and the rhythm of seasonal...
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