LUXURY AND RELAXATION – Right in my own back yard at the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess When you think of taking a day or more off to pamper yourself, don’t you typically think of getting away to a spa? If you take a look on the internet you’ll find an endless […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ: Another Beautiful Saturday in Old Town Scottsdale
Another beautiful day in Scottsdale and a return visit to the Farmers’ Market in Old Town Scottsdale Many of the winter visitors to Scottsdale have headed home as witnessed by the thinning crowds on the streets of Old Town. With that said, there was still a huge turnout for the weekly Saturday morning Downtown Scottsdale […]
Where to Shop in Scottsdale AZ: The Potato Barn – Unique Home Furnishings
UPDATE: The Scottsdale store has relocated a little further north. The new location is 7000 E. Mayo Boulevard in Scottsdale at the 101 and Scottsdale Road. ________________________ For those of you who drive the 101 on the east side in Scottsdale , I’m sure you’ve all seen the new store at Indian Bend with “Potato Barn” […]
Things to Do in Scottsdale AZ: Scottsdale Farmer’s Market – Bigger and Better
IT’S BACK – THE SCOTTSDALE FARMER’S MARKET IS BIGGER AND BETTER The balmy weather in Scottsdale provided a beautiful background for the bigger and better Farmers Market held in Old Town Scottsdale on the corner of Brown and 1st Street. Visiting the Farmers Market early on Saturday mornings has become a ritual. My first stop […]
Where to Shop in Scottsdale AZ: Scottsdale Marketplace
I had the opportunity today to stop in and revisit the Scottsdale Marketplace. I often drive by the store which is located on the southwest corner of Lincoln Drive and Scottsdale Road. Happily, this was the day I took the time to stop. I am always amazed at how different each visit to the Marketplace […]
What is Desert Landscaping in a Scottsdale AZ Home Listing?
– Desert Landscaping – When you are looking at home listings in the Scottsdale area you will often see the description “Desert Landscaping.” What exactly does that mean? Scottsdale is typically desert terrain complete with saguaros, other forms of cactus and a number of distinctive trees and bushes. Homes are built upon parcels of land […]
Where to Eat in Scottsdale AZ: Revo Burrito
Revo Burrito is now Mexx 32 Tacos and Tequileria. I was between appointments in the Biltmore area of Phoenix last week and needed a little “snack.” I pulled into the shopping center at 32nd and Camelback and saw a sign for Revo Burrito. Since I am a fan of burritos, I was out of […]
The Forest Highlands Flagstaff Fire Department – Fighting Fires and Helping Homeowners
With all the stories of the massive fires we’ve encountered in Arizona this year, it certainly has brought the profession of fireman to everyone’s attention. Fighting a forest fire ranks right up there with one of the toughest jobs, and certainly shows that a fireman has to be extremely skilled to be able to perform […]
