Championing the makers, artists, and wanderers in all of us.
It’s National Poetry Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, and Global Volunteer Month… and that’s just April!
So help you sort through it all, here’s my handpicked list of intriguing goings-on around Arizona – as well as some you can enjoy virtually anywhere!
We often think of pink with Valentines Day. But if you take a couple shades that go well together – like blush and salmon – then balance it out with green, it becomes an all-spring color scheme.
In this case, I’m thinking of minty, sea foamy greens. In the neighborhood of a lighter, warmer teal. Like the tones you find in sea glass. Or eucalyptus leaves.
So here are some DIYs, places to go, handmade items to shop+, artwork and more in this Salmon / Blush / Eucalyptus spring palette!
Continue reading “Spring Color Story: Salmon, Blush + Eucalyptus”
I wrote a guide for Tucson Foodie about how to get the most out of Tucson if you’re only here for 24 hours. Of course, where to eat is a big part of it. But I also recommend where to stay and fun things to do while you’re here.
The post is split up for 4 different types of travelers. (Kind of like a very short Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book.) So there’s a different 24 hour itinerary depending on whether you’re a Super Foodie, Outdoor Adventurer (looking to hike, mountain bike, etc.), Wellness Seeker (looking for a DIY spa-like experience) or Family with Kids.
Check it out and let me know which itinerary you would choose!
“Picacho Peak is arguably one of the best spots to see blooming wildflowers and cactus in Arizona…”
If you’ve ever driven I-10 from Phoenix to Tucson (or vice versa), it would be hard not to notice the distinctive shape of Picacho Peak rising from the desert floor.
It’s the center of an Arizona state park and a great spot to see spring wildflowers!
“…Experience the trails as they wind through a colorful sea of yellow, orange, purple, and red wildflowers.”
We visited during the 2023 superbloom year, when Picacho Peak was absolutely carpeted in golden poppies and purple lupine!
“This seemingly simple delight has evolved over centuries, each layer telling a story of cultural exchange, innovation and the pursuit of exquisite taste.”
One evening this past November, Phillip and I were watching an episode of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) where the consensus on one contestant’s crumbly cake was that it would have been better as a trifle.
Phillip wasn’t familiar with the term, but I knew he’d seen these classic, layered desserts before. I did an image search, looking for quintessential trifle examples to show him.
