Home + Design

What's Next in Homes

From Kitchens to Lighting, Here's What Homeowners Are Requesting Article by Lauren Lerner | Photography by Stephanie Studer of Life Created As we look toward 2026, the most successful new builds are the ones designed with longevity in mind. Homeowners are thinking less about what looks good on day one and more about how their homes will support daily life, health, and flexibility over the next decade. As a licensed contractor and interior designer, I consistently see the best results when...

Home + Design

‘More Than Simply Opening a Door’

Cathy Hotchkiss on Real Estate, Top Home Features, and More Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Cathy Hotchkiss Cathy Hotchkiss withCathy Hotchkiss Fine Property Group ( CathyHotchkiss.com ) is a well-known Realtor in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Prior to helping buyers and sellers with real estate transactions, she spent 22 years as an interior designer. Here, we talk to her about her unique career path, what buyers are looking for now, and her favorite places in...

Food + Beverage

Tastes Like Home

Chefs are Cooking From Memory, Honoring Where They Came From, Near and Far Article by Alison Bailin Batz Dining is always about more than what is on the plate. It is about stories, journeys, and the childhood memories of the Valley’s most compelling culinary voices. Kitchens across the Valley are filled with chefs who arrived from somewhere else, carrying flavors in their back pockets and traditions in their hearts. For them, cooking is not just craft. It is the ultimate connection, both to...

Travel

Now Playing: Sundance

Northern Utah’s Most Soulful Mountain Escape Shines in Winter, Spring Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Courtesy Sundance Mountain Resort There is a famed quote by American icon Robert Redford that says, “If you place a root deep enough in the ground, what blossoms will inspire others to come.” However, this was not a line from one of his films, nor was it part of a speech during an awards show. These are the words he used to describe his vision for what would become Sundance...