The first question you may be asking yourself is, “What is that?” Or, you may have seen this as you drove by the corner of Frank Lloyd Wright or Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. This monument, standing proudly in North Scottsdale is the Frank Lloyd Wright Spire. Its bright blue color and textural design really […]
Scottsdale Lifestyle
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 […]
My Favorite Things to Eat in Scottsdale – Part 3
This is the third post in a series about some of my favorite things to eat in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale and the surrounding areas have some amazing restaurants and local artisans and I love finding new places and things to try. Postino’s White Bean Bruschetta – If you never have been, Postino is a charming […]
My Favorite Things to Eat in Scottsdale AZ – Part 2
Here is the second post in a series of my favorite foods in Scottsdale, Arizona and the surrounding areas. (Click here to see the first post on Favorite Scottsdale AZ Bites.) There are actually two items from Roka Akor in Scottsdale that are “must orders” every time we go. The first is the Butterfish Tataki with […]
Dawn in Scottsdale Arizona – Photo
Here is a photo I took the other morning from our backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sun was just coming up over the mountains and I could see Pinnacle Peak in the distance. The sky was just turning from dark blue to a serious of gorgeous reds, pinks and yellows mixed into the clouds. The […]
My Favorite Things to Eat in Scottsdale AZ – Part 1
If you do a quick review of my previous posts, you can see that I really enjoy dining at local restaurants. I thought for today, I could present a short list of five of my favorite things to eat in Scottsdale and the surrounding areas. Here they are in no particular order. 1) When you […]
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 […]
Desert Mountain Scottsdale AZ – 2011 Home Sales and Real Estate Update
Desert Mountain is the farthest north golf community in Scottsdale and is bordered by national forest land and the Town of Carefree. This elevated location makes Desert Mountain a truly breathtaking place to live. Within the 8,000 acre community, you will find six Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses, six clubhouses, a large fitness and swimming center […]
