The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022
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Real Estate is always a hot Ahwatukee, like most of the country is experiencing an unprecedented market. Opinions abound. Looking at some data can dispel some of the myths. The table below shows the high, low, and median for price per square foot, sold price and percent of list price of sold properties in the last 30 days. Not all homes sell near list price. In July, of the 77 properties sold, 38 sold for less than list price, 22 exactly at list and 17 sold for over list price. Last month the %-of-list-price ranged from a low of 68% to a high of 106%. This demonstrates that even today, having good condition, marketing, and pricing right matters.
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CYNTHIA WORLEY AHWATUKEE EXPERT CEO and Founder of Stella Realty Group Keller Williams Realty East Valley Scan for Listings Ahwatukee Sold $SqFt ADDRESS DOM SOLD PRICE % OF LIST SqFt 252 4810 E Sioux Ct 25 $310,777 87% 1234 228 16658 S 21st St 56 $525,500 68% 2309 311 1149 E Muirwood Dr 78 $529,000 91% 1703 380 1702 W Wildwood Dr 0 $537,000 101% 1412 249 2739 E Rockledge Rd 43 $556,000 79% 2231 329 3910 E Hiddenview Dr 23 $624,000 99% 1899 291 222 W Mountain Sage Dr 14 $665,000 106% 2282 326 14815 S 13th Pl 28 $797,500 100% 2447 280 306 W Mountain Sky Ave 37 $979,000 100% 3495 350 1310 E Desert Willow Dr 3 $1,649,000 100% 4717 Each office is independently owned and operated.
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PUBLISHER Sherry York | sherry.york@citylifestyle.com EDITOR Beth Del Ville | beth.delville@citylifestyle.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Jackson York | jackson.york@citylifestyle.com AD DESIGNER Hunter Richie LAYOUT DESIGNER Antanette Ray CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michelle Talsma Everson, Alison Bailin Batz CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Frailey September 2022 Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell LIFESTYLE LETTER Proverbs 3:5-6 Learn how to start your own publication at: citylifestyle.com/franchise CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/AHWATUKEE | Ahwatukee City Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Ahwatukee area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Ahwatukee City Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed. Hello and welcome to September!
While this month brings the official start of the fall season, we admit that our weather in Ahwatukee does not bring the crisp days that are typically thought of. But we do get some enticing glimpses of cooler weather ahead.
With summer officially over and vacations complete, the kids are settling into school and there's a comfortable rhythm to our days. One of the high lights of the season is a favorite of many - football is back! We are so lucky to have incredible high school football right here in Ahwatukee, and college and pro teams in our backyard.
My parents were avid football fans. They went to all my high school's games (shout out to the Lake Havasu Knights!) and watched every possible pro game. My mom's team was the Pittsburg Steelers. I have no idea why this was, but suspect it was all due to Terry Bradshaw. I am Arizona born and raised and could never understand why any of the fans shown on TV were bundled head to toe in coats, scarfs and hats. It wasn't until I started traveling the country year-round for work that I finally understood that not everyone can spend most of football season wearing shorts. I quickly real ized that I enjoyed new places and the different seasons, but I was always happiest to return home.
In this issue, we are excited to share some ideas to upgrade your style in several parts of your life. Fashion, food, art and fun - enjoy these Arizonaapproved ways to add some pizzazz to your September.
Cheers to a stylish month! LIFESTYLE LETTER SHERRY YORK, @AHWATUKEECITYLIFESTYLEPUBLISHER Scan QR code to visit our Instagram Bringing Style To All Things 4
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 8 Business Monthly 12 Fashion Forward STYLE + BEAUTY 18 Culinary Creations FOOD + BEVERAGE 24 Artist’s Palette ARTS + CULTURE 30 Local Limelight TRAVEL 18 1224 30 Photography: Chris Frailey Welcoming fall in style! Chris Etherton from Ahwatukee’s Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers, and local FEMelle Wellness founders, Shelby Gosselin and Jessica Heisterkamp, showcase fashionable fall finds from local retailers The Men’s Warehouse and Clothes Minded. FEATURED 12 Fall Fashion To Wear All Season Long Fashionable Finds To Add To Your Closet 18 All A-Board The Charcuterie Craze Stylish spreads and how to make them 24 Designing Her Own Path Artist Meg Stapp Creates A Beautiful Career 30 Posh Pools Three Of The Valley’s Best Spots For Sun-Soaked Style 6
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FASHION FORWARD | STYLE + BEAUTY FALL FASHION TO WEAR ALL SEASON LONG ARTICLE BY BETH DEL VILLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS FRAILEY There’s just something about fall - even here in Ahwatukee where the crispness meanders in slowly. The mornings are ever-so-slightly cooler; the lattes are spiced, even if they’re still iced; and of course, the fashion has us ready to pull out our boots and sweaters. Arizona autumns usher in an opportunity to play with style using layers, richer hues and warmer fabrics. We’re sharing a mix of classic and trendy pieces to inspire you this season, featuring models from local businesses and fashions from Ahwatukee retailers, Clothes Minded (ClothesMindedAZ.com) and The Men’s Warehouse ( MensWarehouse.com). Male Model: Chris Etherton, regional manager of Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Ahwatukee | ColdBeers.com Female Models: Shelby Gosselin and Jessica Heisterkamp, founders of local business FEMelle Wellness | 12FEMelleWellness.com CONTINUED >
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Find Oman on Instagram at @FamilyTableCooks.
Family Table Catering, founded by Jamie Oman, knows the power of a well-styled board all too well.
The ultra-Instagrammable boards may seem like the “it” dish of the moment. Their popularity, however, can be traced back to 15th Century France.
Good taste never goes out of style. When it comes to charcuterie boards; it seems the saying is literal, and always literally delicious.
“That table made a statement, so I started posting eye-popping board creations across social media,” says Oman. “Within days, my DMs blew up with clients seek ing me to style charcuterie for their events.”
In 2021, when the Caffe Boa owner prepared to sell the business, Oman decided to go out on her own with Family Table Catering. While she initially catered private dinners and parties, thanks to her keen eye for design, when she styled a dining room table into a visually appealing grazing table, a light bulb went off as it related to her business.
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“There is nothing like meeting with someone who has a vision to do something special to mark a major milestone and then pulling out all the stops to exceed even their wildest expectations,” says Oman.
While charcuterie has remained a European sta ple since those early days, its early rise in the United States is often credited with the rise in winemaking nationwide in the 1900s. As wine began trending, so did grazing boards to accompany particular varietals.
Now nicknamed “the charcuterie girl” across the Valley, Oman is building everything from date night boards to grazing tables for bridal showers, weddings, graduation parties and more. “I do anywhere from 15 to 20 actual events each month, dreaming up brunch boards, vegetarian boards, snack boards, dessert boards, movie-themed boards, and everything in between, and I also build one-off boards for smaller groups as well.”
Oman’s small boards start at $75 and large grazing tables at $500. She will deliver her appetizing art and set it for clients up anywhere in the Valley, and she pro vides both set-up and delivery to her neighbors across Ahwatukee at no additional cost. She also continues to cater events of all kinds beyond building boards.
Over the years, while often still called charcuterie boards, they have evolved to include more than cured meats and cheeses. It is common to see nuts, breads, spreads, fruit, and vegetables on most modern-day boards, many with a focus on locally sourced artisan items. Modern-day boards also often deviate from tradition altogether and are piled high with desserts, candy, tapas and even oysters and caviar.
After graduating from Scottsdale Culinary Institute and getting her start at her parents’ Italian restaurant, Oman built custom boards along with epic custom menus as part of her leadership role at Caffe Boa in Ahwatukee for more than a decade.
The ultra-Instagrammable boards may seem like the “it” dish of the moment. Their popularity, how ever, can be traced back to 15th Century France.
The ample spreads were initially introduced to keep from wasting meat; a way to make cured meat more approachable and enjoyable. In fact, the word “char cuterie” derives from French words that together mean cooked meat.
FAMILY TABLE CATERING’S TIPS TO BUILD THE PERFECT BOARD: • Decide on a theme and source ingre dients that can play upon the theme versus what is on easily accessible. • Be sure to make note of any allergies or dietary restrictions. • Never work linear. Take a creative and rustic approach and let the product flow organically. • Use fruit – dried and fresh – to pro vide pops of color. Candy can help as well. • Mix and match different textures –honey, hummus, nuts, preserves – to attract the eye. • Build the board up vertically with creative stacking and layering ver sus just spreading everything to ensure dimension. • Watch tutorials on how to cut ingre dients easily and safely into hearts, flowers, stars and other shapes, and sprinkle into your design. • Use fresh herbs throughout the board to add aroma. • Use seasonal edible flowers as garnish. • Have empty space? Use different breads, crackers, cookies, popcorn and chips to make it look full. 21| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/AHWATUKEESEPTEMBER 2022
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ARTIST’S PALETTE | ARTS + CULTURE Stapp creates the hand-lettered Burger of the Month menu boards at Zinburger. 24
Ahwatukee artist and entrepreneur Meg Stapp wears a lot of hats— she’s an illustrator, designer, muralist, and creative con sultant. Her work varies in size from company logos to large murals and everything in between. What perhaps stands out most about her creative journey is that she taught herself her impressive skill set—an accomplishment that she’s grateful for and hopes inspires others to pursue their dreams as well. Ahwatukee artist Meg Stapp.
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“I’ve been doing art for seven years and full-time for five. I’m all self-taught; I started drawing as therapy, but I never thought I’d create art and get paid for it,” Stapp shares. “I noticed that at work I’d start doodling or drawing when I was bored or restless and I really enjoyed it. I took that as a sign to pursue my art. Doodles and drawings turned into illus trating and lettering.”
As time went on and she developed her craft, Stapp honed her skills in graphic design, illustrating, typography, hand lettering, branding, murals, and more. She describes her work as detailed, often using heavy strokes and bright colors. Her art most often starts out digitally, especially the murals, and she then goes from there to perfect the design and move the con cept from idea to final product. Creating a name for herself and client base, her work can be seen at businesses across the Valley, including Fox Restaurant Concepts, Harkins Theaters, The Ostrich Bar, Highball Cocktails, and many more. Oftentimes, private residents will hire her for murals for their homes and she’s even worked with local municipalities to turn utility boxes into works of art. She shares that she’s currently working on a mural project for U-Haul’s downtown campus.
“It’s scary and exciting how it [her busi ness] has grown a lot—and it’s all organic, natural growth,” Stapp says. “It all stems from my passion though; I absolutely love what I Lookingdo.” toward the future, Stapp plans to continue to grow and expand her client base and continue to teach herself and perfect her craft. She hopes that by shar ing her story of success that she inspires others to follow their passions and cre ative pursuits.
For those interested in following her artistic journey, find her on Instagram @meghowart .
“It takes courage and guts to take a leap of faith and bet on yourself,” Stapp says. “This is a role that I literally designed for myself, and I wouldn’t be here without a leap of faith. I wouldn’t be here had I not stepped out of my comfort zone and bet on myself.”
— Meg Stapp
“It takes courage and guts to take a leap of faith and bet on yourself. This is a role that I literally designed for myself, and I wouldn’t be here without a leap of faith. I wouldn’t be here had I not stepped out of my comfort zone and bet on myself.”
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Stapp developed and designed the logo and branding for local cocktail bar Century Grand.
Born and raised in Arizona, Stapp says a piece of her heart is here in the desert.
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Stapp's hand lettering is featured at Postino WineCafe.
Stapp at a live painting event, creating art for a new Eegee's location in the Valley.
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The adults-only Saguaro Pool at the Arizona Biltmore. Photo courtesy of the Arizona Biltmore. Posh Pools ARTICLE BY BETH DEL VILLE THREE OF THE VALLEY’S BEST SPOTS FOR SUN-SOAKED STYLE Just because it’s no longer scorching out, doesn’t mean we need to say goodbye to pool season. One could argue that September’s milder tem peratures make it one of the best times to relax poolside in the Valley. We’ve rounded up some beautiful and stylish hotel pools around town. So grab a refreshing beverage, maybe a snack or two, and luxuriate where you can soak up the sun - and the atmosphere. LOCAL LIMELIGHT | TRAVEL30
Arizona Biltmore's family-friendly Paradise Pool. Photo courtesy of the Arizona Biltmore.
The Arizona Biltmore is a historic, glamorous gem of a hotel. You may have heard that Irvin Berlin penned “White Christmas” here, and that Marilyn Monroe declared one of the hotel’s seven pools - the Catalina, built in 1931 by chewing gum magnates the Wrigley fam ily - her favorite. So if you’re looking for a luxurious place to enjoy a dip in the water or the sun’s warm rays, the Arizona Biltmore pools have something for everyone. The Saguaro Pool is a chic, adults-only oasis you can enjoy 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Surrounded by Frank Lloyd Wright’s inspired architecture and love of stained glass, and dotted by bold Bisazza “pebble” coffee tables created by Amsterdam designer Marcel Wanders, the pool exudes cool sophistication.
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If family-friendly fun is what you’re looking for, the Paradise Pool will fit the bill. The pool has been fully ren ovated to include three water slides and a kid’s splash pad area. One of the waterslides, the Twist, takes its cue from Wright’s style and features shapes and spirals derived fromCabananature. rentals are available to non-hotel guest at the Saguaro Pool and Paradise Pool. Day passes are avail able at the Paradise Pool Sundays through Thursdays. To reserve, visit ResortPass.com and search Arizona Biltmore. Visit ArizonaBiltmore.com for more information.
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HOTEL VALLEY HO Hotel Valley Ho has been a staple in Scottsdale since it first opened its doors in 1956, and today its OH Pool Bar and Cabanas are still considered a hot spot. In fact, the Oh Pool was named one of the “World’s Coolest Pools” by Travel + Leisure thanks to its unique martini olive-shaped design. While poolside, you can enjoy hand crafted cocktails and light fare whether you choose to relax in one of their plush day beds or cabanas. Weekends through October fea ture live entertainment. If a serene environment is more your style, the OHasis Pool is a perfect spot for leisurely laps or a peaceful lounge among the tow ering palms and lush landscape. reserve, visit ResortPass.com and search Hotel Valley Ho. Visit HotelValleyHo.com for more information.
The OH Pool at Hotel Valley Ho. Photo courtesy of the Hotel Valley Ho.
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Home to the 2022 Scottsdale Fashion Week, Sonora Swim Club is a rooftop pool perched atop the Senna House hotel in Old Town Scottsdale’s Entertainment District. Sonora Swim Club features a contemporary outdoor space that pairs modern desert vibes with a view of Camelback Mountain. Arizona locals can reserve a day pass, day bed for
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up to four people, or cabana for up to eight peo ple. On weekends, poolside guests can enjoy a sig nature bar and cocktail experience with food and beverage from Cala, the hotel’s popular restaurant led by renowned celebrity chef, Beau MacMillan.
To reserve, visit ResortPass.com a nd search Senna House Scottsdale. For more information, visit TheSennaHouse.com
Sonora Swim Club at Senna House. Photo courtesy of The Senna House.
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