This is a relatively new sculpture constructed in 2014 in the center of the round-about at the intersection of Hayden and Northsight in Scottsdale. Created by artists Simon Donovan and Ben Olmstead, the statue is three figures reaching up as if taking flight. The inspiration is the nearby airport as well as man’s desire to […]
Water Mark – Indian Bends Wash Gargoyle Horses { #myphx }
Have you noticed these five gargoyle-like horses while driving down Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale (between Hayden and Scottsdale Rd). Every stop to take a closer look? And if you’re lucky, after a strong rain you might see the rain shooting from their mouths. These structures were built in 2010 as part of a project […]
Arizona Food and Wine Experience Wrap-up
I had the exciting opportunity to experience this past weekend’s AZ Central’s Food and Wine Experience as a blogger with some awesome opportunities including celebrity meet and greets and exclusive tasting sessions with brands. One of the highlights of the day was time to chat with celebrity chef Graham Elliot. Graham Elliott signed copies of […]
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I’m starting a new photography series highlighting sites around town that are unique to #myphx This stunning spiral was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1957 for the Arizona State Capitol but never built. In 2004 it was completed by the City of Scottsdale and constructed on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd […]
Chili Pepper Festival
I’m a foodie – I love to eat it, create it and learn about it. And I love a fun festival. The perfect combination – a food festival! Every town has annual festivals that they’re known for. A few weeks ago we attended the Chili Pepper Festival at Phoenix Public Market in the Roosevelt Row part of […]
Kneaders comes to Scottsdale
{ Photography Hill } Last week I had the pleasure of attending an AZ Bloggers Meetup at the new Kneaders in Scottsdale. Its always a great to hang out with so many fabulous local bloggers. Also, always great to experience about new local businesses, learning about their business philosophy and products. { Photography Hill } Camille, Friday […]
10 Arizona Summer Bucket List Activities
Its been a family tradition for a few years now to create a Summer Bucket List. Arizona has some great things to offer that are great for your list. 10 Things to do during HOT Arizona summers with tweens and teens Water Park – Its hot here and great way to enjoy the summer […]
Robbins Brothers’ Comes to Scottsdale
Robbins Brothers’ recently opened their first store in Arizona. The new location in Scottsdale is gorgeous and filled with even more stunning diamonds and other jewels. The store celebrated with a VIP Charity Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday May 14th and opened to the public on May 15th. Robbins Brothers’ sure knows how to throw […]
Octopus Hideout Comes to Sea Life Arizona
Have you visited Sea Life Aquarium in Tempe? My son and I have visited several times over the years and I was very excited to receive an invitation to preview the new Octopus Hideout exhibit. The traveling exhibit opened March 20th and will be on display for the rest of 2015. The new exhibit includes […]
Arizona Science Center’s Gridiron Glory
Disclaimer: I was provided the opportunity to visit the Arizona Science Center and Gridiron Glory exhibit through a campaign with Blended Extended. All opinions are my own. We love the Arizona Science Center and recently visited their new special exhibit Gridiron Glory which is showing now through May 3, 2015. Gridiron Glory features over 200 items […]