by Valerie Demetros No matter what time of year it is, people seem to crave more time outside. The right outdoor spaces expand your living space, integrate the interior and exterior seamlessly and welcome guests and family to your home. If you’re looking to upgrade your landscaping and yard, or
When you live in Northern Arizona with its spectacular mountain scenery, there’s a decent chance you’ll end up with a yard that slopes to at least some degree, making landscaping a bit more challenging. Yet this is a great opportunity to use your creativity to craft a unique outdoor space
One of the most frustrating aspects of golf is that improving your game requires getting dressed, loading your bag into the trunk, driving to the nearest practice facility or course and paying the fee before you can even get started. Consider how much easier and more luxurious it would be
We are spending more and more time outside since this is the weather we crave. But if you’re spending more time outside, take a hard look at your patio. If you haven’t done much in a few years, it just might need a bit of brightening and sprucing up. Here
Designed to improve the functionality and the beauty of your home, exterior lighting should be an integral part of a residential landscape. From wall lights to spotlights, outdoor fixtures can accentuate your living space and create safe and beautiful passages around it. Illuminated Pathways These add a touch of elegance
by Valerie Demetros A backyard labyrinth garden, or even a maze, is not as eccentric as it sounds. They are not just for ancient castles in Europe. A modest labyrinth can be a pretty way to decorate a garden space. If you have more space, you can make a true
Fire pits’ popularity has spawned a huge variety of choices — built-in masonry, fire columns, prefabricated bowls, fire tables with seating, tabletop models and pieces with globes, cubes or other shapes that double as outdoor sculpture. But the most basic choice to make is what type of fuel you want
When looking for landscape designs that work with the Northern Arizona environment and not against it, you can’t go wrong with a rock garden. The rocky floor of the spaces we inhabit supports hardy plants from delicate blackfoot daisies to mighty ponderosas and oaks. Plants thrive around rocks in the
Art collectors and appreciators can go to museums all over the globe to get a proper grounding in the artists and pieces considered the most classic, timeless and valuable, but using those skills to find the classics of the future means frequenting contemporary and modern art galleries. This search will
Many people have become so reliant on their smartphone for taking photos, and so used to their limitations, that they can’t remember how to operate a standalone camera (if they’re old enough to remember when that was their only option). Yet there’s nothing like strolling through life, at least some
Odds are, you’ve been taking one of the most important bartending ingredients and throwing it away. Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas. Believe it or not, this whips and creates a foam just like an egg white. Aquafaba is Latin for water and bean. As an egg
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson Your vacation begins as soon as you walk out your front door. This includes the journey to your destination, and waiting in long airport security lines can dampen that journey. The upside is that there is a pleasant and comfortable alternative
by Vickie Johnston, Owner and Founder, H2O Health Most people older than 50 begin to have very irregular sleep patterns. They begin waking during the night at the same time, night after night. Getting eight straight hours of sleep a night becomes a distant memory. One of the most common
by Tori Ward, Cruise and Resort Specialist, ROX Travel We recently started a train journey across several countries beginning in Zurich, Switzerland. The central rail station is a wonderful artery within about an hour’s journey to picturesque Bern, cozy Lake Lucerne or artistic Basel. However, you may get distracted by
by Michelle Beck, Owner, Purple Clover Boutique All of us want to look great in what we are wearing and stay up to date in terms of what is currently in fashion. The question is, however, how do you know what your own personal style is? Here are some strategies
We all want our wine to taste as good as it does when we are at a winery. There are quite a few things that can impact the taste of wine, including decanting and how long you let wine breathe. The idea of letting a wine breathe is simply exposing
by Blake Herzog Sometimes, we need a vacation to get away from it all. Other times, that’s not quite enough. When stress is eating away at our minds and driving us to unhealthy habits, or the demands being put on our time just aren’t sustainable, or we’re trying to find
by Blake Herzog The human face does not cover a huge area — the average female face is roughly 5.5 inches wide and 7 inches long, with men a bit larger. You would think the skin throughout that surface would have the same qualities and concerns throughout. But most of
The skin is the body’s largest organ, and its microbiome is a supportive top layer consisting of one trillion microorganisms keeping the skin healthy and protected. You need a healthy microbiome or your skin is more susceptible to conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis. Probiotics, together with prebiotics, maintain the
by Aymee Wilson, Owner & Founder, Wilson Aesthetics VirtueRF Microneedling treatment is the newest type of radio frequency microneedling. It has FDA approval. This treatment does more than treat fine lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, hands and body; it uses skin rejuvenation with a combination of microneedling and
“Hair Botox” is an eye-catching marketing term for deep-conditioning treatments that can be applied by salon professionals or at home. The good news is that there are absolutely no needles involved, and they earned that nickname by smoothing out and softening hair with “fillers” like collagen, not to mention giving
If you are faced with migraine attacks, you may struggle to find treatment that helps. You may have heard of daith piercing, aka migraine piercing. Located on the middle ridge of cartilage within the ear, the external C-shaped part nearest to your ear canal, daith piercing has become popular for
Wellness rooms mean something different to each of us. Think of them as the antithesis of the home gym; spaces designed with mental health in mind. Wellness rooms invite everything from sound therapy to meditation to massage. Usually, wellness rooms end up being multipurpose spaces. One could be a yoga
If you enjoy entertaining, whether that’s large dinner parties or cozy cocktails with friends, your guests always seem to end up mingling in the kitchen. Especially if you have an open concept living area, by the end of the night the mess in the kitchen can be substantial. You just
Rattan furniture and accessories used to date a décor, but thanks to designers and trendsetters, it is now trending and warming up the look of homes everywhere. Rattan is the material used to weave (wicker) furniture and more. The trend shows no signs of declining because it no longer is
by Gary Nelson, Realty Executives of Flagstaff Luxury homes are not only about the interior; they should also have stunning outdoor spaces that complement their beauty. Landscaping can transform a simple yard into a breathtaking oasis. Here are five landscaping ideas for homes that will make your property stand out.
While considering new construction or upgrading your pool, it’s crucial that you keep your design relevant and on-trend. Otherwise, you’re left with a significant investment that looks and feels outdated. If you’re seeking a bit of inspiration, let’s look at a few exciting trends in pool designs to get you
Nothing works like millwork to infuse luxury and craftsmanship into a residence. It lends an understated, classic feeling that anchors a room and leaves an impression on most everyone who enters. The detail found in woodwork flourishes like crown molding, wainscoting, baseboards and trim. Wood inlays, paneling on walls and
by Mario Traina and Amber Traina, Owners, Allied Electric Installing a whole house surge protector on your home is a smart investment for you and your family. It does exactly what the name suggests — protects your home against surges, significantly prolonging the life of expensive appliances and technology by
When moving into a new home or giving one you’ve been in for a while a makeover, you may have qualms about replacing furniture. What you have might already look dated, but who’s to say your next purchases won’t be within a year or five or 10? Interior decorating trends
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