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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 is due to the changing items and displays and always look forward to a visit.
The Scottsdale Marketplace is based on a co-op concept of small booths owned by individuals. There are currently 35 booths, and items for sale range from original art to elegant linens, tableware and jewelry. The variety and depth of the items for sale at the Marketplace blend beautifully, consisting of old, new and vintage items. I’ve been
a collector of silver, glass and china for quite some time and always enjoy visiting antique stores and comparing the quality and price of items similar to those I own. However, I can also find items from post-World War II that are very “art deco” and exude a contemporary flair.
I am always amazed at how beautifully displayed the items are – a true compliment to the owners of the various booths. I was especially taken with some fabulous Asian items that ranged from small items for the table top to large pieces of furniture. The owners gather furniture and items from many regions of Asia, but I was told most come from remote provinces of China. You will find one-of-a-kind items here that will blend beautifully into your interior design plan.
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was extremely intrigued by one area that is filled with nothing but pillows of all shapes and sizes. I was especially taken with the nautical and “Americana” theme they had put together.
My reason for revisiting the Marketplace was to visit the booth called “Reflections of Silver”. In addition to a beautiful display of old and contemporary silver and silver-plate, they offer the service of restoration of silver items. I’ve attached a photo of some of their work and am looking forward to the finished product on the item I brought in to be replated.
Scattered throughout the Marketplace are vendors of new and vintage jewelry, plus one section of items for babies and children. All in all, it’s a wonderful place to visit anytime when you want to be surrounded by beautiful and eclectic items. It is staffed by the various owners and I have always felt extremely welcome during each of my visits. I highly recommend you stop in and enjoy the experience.
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 car and in the restaurant in a snap!
I was impressed with the exterior of the restaurant as it featured a takeout window and there was a real person standing there to serve me. They also have a five minute parking spot in front and take phone takeout orders.
I decided to go in as I wanted to see more of the restaurant. I was surprised and pleased as the décor is absolutely delightful. They have stools at a bar for quick dining and a few tables set up for four people. All the food is prepared fresh to your taste. And, for those looking for some fun, they serve special Margaritas and Mexican beers. It doesn’t get any better than this!
I was greeted warmly by the staff and they went over the menu to point out the wide variety of choices. Since I only wanted a small snack, they obliged by serving me a half order of a chicken taco that was one of the best I’ve had. The chicken is obviously freshly cooked; the tortilla was so soft and tasty. I enjoyed every bite.
Oh, did I mention they have gluten free and vegetarian options? More and more people are finally waking up to the fact that “gluten free” can be quite tasty. But, it takes a great chef to blend the flavors, and I’m willing to bet that Revo’s can handle it.
In addition to Revo Burrito, the owner also runs Delux Burger, in the same shopping complex. I haven’t tried Delux as of yet, but look forward to it based on my experience at Revo.
Two cuisines – all in the same shopping mall – I am looking forward to going back and trying something new.
More Information:
Revo Burrito|
3154 E Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
602 522 6255
www.revoburrito.com
- Open Daily, Take-out available
Originally posted on Live Better in Scottsdale
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 at that level.
However, not every day in the life of a fireman is filled with putting out fires. They are called upon frequently to respond to
calls from homeowners for much smaller items.
In the community of Forest Highlands in Flagstaff, Arizona, the Fire Department is located on property near the mail room and main road into the golfing community.
I’m embarrassed to say that a fire truck and crew was called to my home a year ago when “someone” changed the setting on the toaster oven. The smoke from burning toast immediately surrounded the smoke detector connected to our alarm system, and the call went out. Even though I tried to cancel the call, they are required to respond anyway. So, I met a nice gentleman, completely dressed for the occasion, and had to explain what happened. Whoops!
This past week, I was on our deck and smelled a very strong gas odor. Since our home is electric and does not have natural gas, I called our Security Department for guidance. They came over, but also asked the Fire Department to respond.
This trip I met the whole Forest Highlands fire crew. They arrived with gas detector devices and checked out the entire back area of our house. The culprit was finally found – a defective valve on the propane tank connected to our BBQ. Needless to say, this time I absolutely required their assistance as they were able to shut the valve off and stop the flow of a flammable gas.
This trip out from the firehouse might not have been as exciting for the fireman as a real fire, but from my perspective, they provided a huge service and took care of a very dangerous situation.
We consider the firemen to be an integral part of our community and we all look forward to the annual 4th of July parade, led by a fire truck with sirens and red lights. The fire truck parade is a great tradition at Forest Highlands.
In talking with the group, I was told that anyone who gets their picture in the media has to buy ice cream for the crew. To be fair to all of them, I tried to get a picture of all of them. So here they are…
When I am out shopping in Scottsdale, I often find myself driving by a store multiple times, taking a cursory look, but don’t take the time to go in and see what they are offering.
That changed when I recently stopped in at Rustic Stuff home furnishings located at 15040 N. Northsight Boulevard in Scottsdale. I have out-of-state clients who just purchased a new home and they had asked me to investigate different stores that might have items of interest for them. So, I decided to take a look.
Entering Rustic Stuff was like entering a new and different world. This is one of the most tasteful, beautifully appointed stores I’ve seen. Every display is artfully arranged to show off the items in their best light. Rustic Stuff was opened 15 years ago by the owner Paul and has been delighting clients since then.
Paul features Bella Notte bed linens and accessories. Since 1997, Bella Notte has been producing low environmental impact bedding and accessories made with soft fabrics and muted colors that are perfect for the bedroom. They have perfected the manufacturing of the fabrics from start to finish by farming and harvesting of the raw materials such as hemp and organic cotton and then using non-toxic dyes for the finishing touch. Bella Notte products are all manufactured and finished by artisans in the United States.
Of great interest was to discover that each year Paul converts his furniture showroom into a Christmas wonderland. This year they are planning to have at least 43 different decorated Christmas trees on display. They start receiving their Christmas stock in September and will start decorating the trees in October. The display officially launches on November 1st. And if you stop in the store and register now, you will receive a personal invitation to the Christmas Tree opening.
Many of their items have a “French” flair. I was very impressed with the iron antiquities used as bed headboards and settees. Eclectic yet tasteful is an excellent description of the items you will be seeing in this fabulous setting.
In addition to furniture items, they have lamps, clocks, and other intriguing accessories. They also have a fabulous and unique collection of candles and I was especially taken with the one called “Mahogany and Tobacco.”
If you are looking for unique and are tired of the same cookie-cutter design – don’t miss stopping in at Rustic Stuff.
More Information:
Rustic Stuff
15040 N. Northsight Blvd #102
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
480-596-0345
info@rusticstuffhome.com
Website: www.rusticstuffhome.com
I took this photo around 11 o’clock in the morning from the driving range at Forest Highlands in Flagstaff, Arizona on June 20, 2010. I was walking over to hit golf balls when I saw a very small plume of smoke. By the time I got my camera, it had grown to the white mushroom cloud depicted in this photo.
Eventually named the Schultz fire, it would ultimately burn over 15,000 acres in the Coconino National Forest. 748 homes were evacuated, plus fire officials closed an animal shelter, Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monument to the public. At one time over 800 firefighters from Arizona and neighboring states were fighting the quick-spreading fire. The entire town of Flagstaff was filled with smoke for days on end due to the fire and the “backfires” used by the firefighters to stop the spread of the flames.
It took over nine days for the official announcement that the fire was under control and everyone was allowed back into their homes. It has since been determined that the fire was started by a careless camper who didn’t follow the rules of camping and fire prevention and left a still-smoldering fire.
All events have consequences. The Schultz fire burned almost the entire east facing slope of the San Francisco Peaks. And when the seasonal rains came, the run-off carved deep ravines into the hillside and dumped millions of gallons of water filled with mud and ash into populated neighborhoods that were located miles from the actual fire.
On the East side of Highway 89, the city and Forest Service worked together to build berms and have completed a mile long canal to divert run-off water from the bare hillsides. It’s anticipated that the berms and canal will alleviate any serious flooding in the future.
The west side of Highway 89 is a different story as the run-off this past year has been so strong that it has created deep ravines that will carry any floodwaters this coming rainy season at high speeds. The Forest Service has air-dropped mulch and grass seeds in an effort to regain the ability to absorb heavy rains. Just in case, though, evacuation plans are in place and residents are preparing as well as they can to make sure their homes are safe.
It’s amazing and sad to realize how much havoc one careless action can wreak on hundreds of innocent residents in this beautiful little town in Northern Arizona.
I specialize in golf communities in Scottsdale and Phoenix as well as luxury lifestyles from private homes to urban penthouses. In Flagstaff, I represent Forest Highlands and Pine Canyon.
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