We’re Doomed: AeroShot Energy Introduces Huff-able Caffeine

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: To the glee of caffeine addicts and…

An Easy, Customizable Dry-Erase Board

It’s Spring Break in my household. Spring Break means you have all the time in the world to make stuff, lounge around, surf Pinterest, whatever. Or at least that’s what I thought it meant — until I found myself floundering for a project to share with you.Now, I have lots…

What Should I Do For Spring Break? (Flowchart)

From time to time, we’ll provide a visual guide to everyday and extraordinary situations. Welcome to Charted Territory. Oh, Spring Break. The week that comes in the middle of March (and conveniently around St. Patrick’s Day) is a nice break for college students and those of us who live down the street…

Dapper+Dash’s Huckleberry Bow Tie in Chain Gang

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: Recently launched haberdashery Dapper+Dash specializes in terminally fabulous Brad Goreski’s favorite accessory: the bow tie. In three deliciously dandy styles (named Huckleberry, Churchill, and Dagwood), the…

Madewell Coming Soon to Scottsdale Fashion Square

Squeeze into those skinnies and prep your best Alexa Chung impersonation, ’cause cool chick clotherie Madewell is coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square. Slated to open Tuesday, April 3, the J.Crew subsidiary specializes in casual womenswear staples like high-quality denim and T-shirts, sweaters, and tops in a vibrant array of hues…

Happy Pi Day!

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning:  Here are a few of our favorites: …

Guinness: Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning:  In preparation for the “Friendliest Day of…

Manifesto No. 2

Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by interior designer Jill Anderson, illustrated below by John Walters: Read Anderson’s Manifesto below: …

a.ware to Close at the End of March

A year and a half ago, local creatives Julie Hampton and Carol Panaro-Smith set up their a.ware studio and store on Central and Highland Avenues.During the summer, the crew usually packs up and beats the heat elsewhere. (Hampton runs a workshop and two villas in Italy.) But on March 25, Hampton…

Orla Kiely for Bed Bath & Beyond: A Preview

 There will be no monsters under this bed — unless they’re cute, felted characters that’ll match Orla Kiely’s new bedding collection for home store giant Bed Bath & Beyond. The Irish fashion designer got her start in hats, but has since expanded her pattern work into a few droolworthy departments including…

Sweeping Beauty by Niels Shoe Meulman (VIDEO)

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning:  Niels Shoe Meulman is the name (and…

Create an Accessory Display in Eight Easy Steps

Introducing Pin Up Girl, a weekly guide to all-things-Pinterest. Our resident pinner, Laura Gill will take a look at some of the best eye candy from around the web and provide a few pointers on how-to crafts, as well as weigh in on weekly trends and highlight local and national pin…

Honest Ads by Chelsea Fagan and Matt Stevenson

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: Sometimes, the truth is a little punchier. And…

Vintage Flower Power Ring from Hey Cary Ann

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it’s a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it’s on our have-to-have list. What: We’re still a couple weeks away from spring having officially sprung, but when the temps reach and surpass 80 we consider our winter hibernation complete. And that…

Video Game History 101 at the Arizona Popular Culture Experience

The pixels, polygons, and sassy animal mascots of video games past will be on display in a new exhibit at The Arizona Popular Culture Experience. Opening to the public on March 9, “The History of Video Game Consoles” is a nostalgic trip through the industry’s landmark moments, standout characters, and…

Trike Drifting: A New Life for Big Wheels (VIDEO)

​  Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: Buckle up: The group of 30-somethings…

Big Brain Update: Kim Porter

​In preparation for this year’s Big Brain awards, we’re checking up with a few of last year’s winners. Our nominations closed today, but we’ll continue our updates because these creatives are up to some cool projects. ​Our Big Brain today: Kim Porter. Since last April, Kim Porter says she’s been…

Manifesto No. 1

Introducing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by Phoenix creatives and illustrated by designers. Up today, lessons learned by local writer Tom Leveen, illustrated below by Jon Ashcroft: ​Read Leveen’s Manifesto below: …