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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

Tammy Fellows | tammy.fellows@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT E XECUTI VE

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WHEN WE THINK OF THE MOVIE CLASSIC THE WIZARD OF OZ, WE OFTEN

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ENVISION DOROTHY’S SYMBOLIC AND MAGICAL RED RUBY SLIPPERS AND

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START REPEATING IN OUR HEADS... “There’s no place like home.” What does this famous phrase really mean, and what do those magical slippers symbolize? For many, “home” it is a sense of comfort, family, familiarity, love, and a safe haven. It has been said that the slippers represent the ability to triumph over powerful forces. Wow! Is it me, or do you see some major symbolism to the times we are living in today?

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Although we have been spending a great deal of time at home this past year, it still holds its meaning... it's still a place we want to be, a place where we spend a significant amount of time, and we work hard to make it our own. So much of this is true for

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our beautiful state of Arizona, and the communities within it! We LOVE our homes.

This month we celebrate home. We’ll take a look inside our community. You will see and learn about many wonderful ways to make a house your home; something you can be proud of that brings you to the creature comforts you desire, like no place else.

As for those ruby slippers, we all have them. Don’t forget to tap into them, to stay positive, to rise above, and stay strong. We can, and do, triumph in the most chal-

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

lenging of times. If you need a bit of inspiration, go watch The Wizard of Oz—it’s a

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subtle reminder of how to get back home and appreciate all that is around you.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Be grateful, be kind, and live well!

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Paradise Valley Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Paradise Valley area’s most affluent neighborhoods.

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24 Grand Presence, Welcoming Feel Created With Family and Gatherings in Mind, This Home Makes a Statement

32 Exquisite Food & Stunning Views Award-Winning Chef Christopher Gross on the New Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion

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AROUND TOWN City-based Amas Musical Theatre. There will be a co-produced live production of the show, beginning with a two-week workshop, this fall.

The musical is the true-life story of Antonio Valdovinos, a DREAMer who grew up in Phoenix and learned of his undocumented status on his 18th birthday after trying to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Amas is a nonprofit, 50-year-old, multiethnic theatrical organization in New York, founded to create more diversity in the American theatre.

The agreement between Amas and Rose and his Quixote Productions also provides an option for both parties to continue to co-produce moving forward. AmericanoTheMusical.com

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CITRUS-INFUSED SPA TREATMENTS DEBUT AT VH SPA FOR VITALITY + HEALTH Enjoy a bit of sunshine peeking through the clouds as the season of renewal begins. VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley Ho is featuring a selection of citrus-infused treatments, available through May. The Immunity Massage features the benefits of sweet orange and massage cupping; the Citrus Glow Facial is full of antioxidants, including grapefruit, papaya, and green tea; and the 60-minute Citron Pedicure features vitamins C and E. Each treatment also includes access to the hotel’s pools, a drink voucher to use anywhere on property, complimentary valet parking, and fitness center access. HotelValleyHo.com

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NATIONAL QUARTERBACK CLUB ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATE FOR HALL OF FAME CEREMONY

Rose which debuted at Phoenix Theatre in February

The National Quarterback Club (NQBC) recently

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Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on June 12. The event was previously scheduled for Feb. 27.

At the event, Roman Gabriel, James “Shack” Harris, Kurt Warner, and Doug Williams will be inducted into the National Quarterback Hall of Fame. Brock Vandagriff of Prince Avenue Christian School of Bogart, Georgia will be named the 2020 High School Quarterback of the Year, and Michael McCorkle “Mac” Jones of the University of Alabama will be honored as the 2020 Collegiate Quarterback of the Year. The ceremony will also honor the 2020 Professional Quarterback of the Year and celebrate Tom Flores as the recipient of the Legacy Recognition Award™.

The reception will begin at 5 p.m. at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, with the awards dinner commencing at 6:30 p.m.

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Similar to a tea bag, these coffee bags only need to be submerged in 8 ounces of hot water and steeped for 5 minutes—no pods, no machines, no noise, no waste.

Locally-owned and -operated, Press Coffee roasts all of the green bean coffee it imports.

These new single serve coffee bags are available in Press Coffee’s Early Edition blend. One box of 10 bags retails for $14. PressCoffee.com

BARROW WOMEN’S BOARD RAISES $8.5 MILLION IN RECORD-BREAKING EFFORT The Women’s Board of the Barrow Neurological Foundation raised a record $8.5 million for Barrow Neurological Institute through the 2021 Barrow Grand Ball, A Grand Toast to Barrow, which was held virtually in late January. Women’s Board members Diane Might and Kolby Moffatt co-chaired the event.

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AROUND TOWN hopes of giving diners a little ‘luck o’ the Irish.” Menu options include House-braised Corned Beef with Chipotle

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“We a re desig ners. Ou r wheel house is doi ng

th i ngs you r la ndscaper ca n’t do. W hen you h i re us, it is a desig n process.”

HALEY TEW GREW UP IN A SMALL MIDWESTERN TOWN OF 3,000, WHERE THERE WERE NO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS. A craving for the big city and sunshine brought her to Arizona.

At Arizona State University, an interior design professor recognized Tew’s interest in designing outdoor spaces, and helped her develop an interdisciplinary degree in landscape architecture and interior design.

“If you can sell rocks, you can sell just about anything,” she says, laughing.

Tew eventually went to work for a local design-build firm, Creative Environments.

“I learned everything I could about design-build from a residential point of view. I was soon managing projects independently.”

During this time, she married and became the mom to four little

After graduation, Tew went to work for Tempe-based Logan

ones. But she really wanted to strike out on her own.

Simpson, where she earned credentials as an LEED Associated

“One day, I resigned from my career,” she explains.

Professional from the U.S. Green Building Council.

And then the recession hit.

There was little demand for landscape architects, so Tew went to work for two years selling landscape rocks.

“I had never sold a thing in my life and sales terrified me,” she recalls.

The job taught her how to sell, but mostly how to build personal relationships with customers.

Her husband Tyler, a commercial airline pilot, supported her decision.

“I had a condo that I kept as a rental property,” she says. “I sold the condo and started Lavender Landscape in May 2019.”

She received her registration of contractors license as both a designer and contractor.

“I did everything except the labor right out of the gate.”

She laughs, thinking about those first months.

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We love ou r cl ients send i n g pict u res of t hei r fa m i l ies enjoy i n g t he spaces we’ve desi g ned for t hem. It ’s not a b out get t i n g desi g n accolades. It ’s a b out faci l it at i n g t he enjoy ment of you r l i fe outdoors.

“I was literally the delivery girl during the week, drop-

Then the pandemic hit. As people found themselves

ping off materials at construction sites. I had one little

home more often, they reached out for better backyards.

crew do the work on the weekends.”

Tew could relate to that.

Lavender Landscape grew quickly, but that original crew remains with her today.

“The key to building a company is all about the relationships with the people doing the hard work,” she explains.

She went on to hire a team of designers and a second crew.

Lavender grew steadily throughout 2019. Tew focused on keeping her client list small.

“In the mass production space, you have to work with every home buyer that comes through the door. I wanted to eliminate that and to serve the clients I chose well.”

Again, she knew the key was always in the relationships.

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“As a mom of four, my favorite times are in the backyard, messing around with the kids,” she says.

Pre-pandemic, clients often felt driven by impressing others. Tew says that’s changed.

“People are just wanting to connect,” she explains.

“People want to have group activities that actually mean something. They want spaces to enjoy.”

She says this has been the driving force in recent trends.

Clients used what would have been vacation money to create a great outdoor living space.

“I had so many people saying, ‘We want to do the spa.

Go ahead and add the slide.’ It is all very family-focused.”

A modern farmhouse feel is popular.

“They want the picket fence. Lush green areas. Wood.

Black. White. Weathered brick. Green without tons of colors. White florals are popular.”

She says everyone wants an edible garden, and suddenly creative pools are in demand.

As a boutique firm, Lavender Landscape gives every client the proper attention.

“We get in there during the design and live in your space before you do.”

Tew says they consider everything—the lighting, cooling down a structure, creating spaces that speak to the family.

“We are designers. Our wheelhouse is doing things your landscaper can’t do. When you hire us, it is a

That process requires a lot of energy and production time, resulting in a design presentation Tew describes as wow.

“Your property deserves our attention,” she says, explaining why they charge a design fee. “We will design it out and you can take the design and bid it out for construction. But, when we do the construction, we refund the design fee.

“We love our clients sending pictures of their families enjoying the spaces we’ve designed for them. It’s not about getting design accolades,” Tew explains, despite the fact that they have those, as well. “It’s about facilitating the enjoyment of your life outdoors.”

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A warm and friendly breakfast gathering area overlooks the backyard, and showcases amazing views of Camelback Mountain.

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AWARD-WINNING CHEF CHRISTOPHER GROSS ON THE NEW CHRISTOPHER’S AT WRIGLEY MANSION

WHAT WAS ONCE A TRIANGULAR PATIO THAT JUTTED OUT FROM THE HISTORIC WRIGLEY MANSION—THE HOME PERCHED ATOP A HILL AND BUILT IN 1932 BY CHEWING GUM PERSONALITY WILLIAM WRIGLEY JR.—IS NOW THE EXQUISITE SETTING FOR THE NEWEST RESTAURANT AT THE LOCATION: CHRISTOPHER’S AT WRIGLEY MANSION. The renovated and reimagined space includes floor-to-ceiling windows—showcasing what may arguably be some of the best views in the Valley—as well as a glass roof that opens to reveal the twinkling stars overhead.

There’s a custom-built wood fire oven and grill where chefs can cook in front of guests, and Arcosanti artisan-created Soleri Bells fashioned to be domes that will cover plates. Local artist Christiane Barbato from Blue Door Ceramics created custom plates and chargers that feature Chef Christopher Gross’s custom artwork, and a version of Blue Galaxy by Rotraut Klein-Moquay hangs in the restaurant (another version of it the painting is currently featured at Phoenix Art Museum). One of Chef’s favorite images, Leap Into the Void by Yves Klein, also hangs from a wall.

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“I joke that I’m trying to put everything in here that I think the guests would want to see. We have the best of everything that would give our guests a wonderful experience, and they won’t even need me now,” says the James Beard Awardwinning Chef Christopher, an Americanborn, Parisian-trained chef who has won numerous awards, cooked for numerous U.S. presidents, and worked with the famed chef Julia Child.

Of course, though guests may be coming for the location, they will also most certainly be coming to taste the renowned chef’s creations.

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boasts three concepts in one. The first, which will be available five nights a week, will feature an eight-course tasting menu.

While creating an online reservation, guests will be taken through a process where they can indicate allergies or items they prefer not to be included in their meal. Two nights a week will showcase Christopher’s Classics. Those nights will have a limited, a la carte menu with four appetizers, four main courses, and two desserts only. Each item featured will be one of Chef Christopher’s iconic creations, and will be presented with a brief history of the dish. Last is the bistro, open for lunch, which will feature dishes created on the wood fire oven and grill.

Opening this month, Christopher’s will first feature the tasting menu, with the other two concepts to open shortly thereafter.

“I’m always looking for the best ingredients, respecting the product and the balance of flavors, and the presentation,” Chef Christopher says. “It’s all about the food, properly preparing it, and supporting local purveyors whenever possible.”

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As always, his menus will feature the Frenchinfluenced dishes for which he’s known.

Of course, an incredible wine list is also a given.

Another unique aspect at Christopher’s at

“There’s a dish we’re doing with a little inspira-

Wrigley Mansion? Chefs themselves serve the

tion from the Southern Rhone area of France. We

meals, so your dishes may be presented by the

will serve you thinly sliced Wagyu beef that you

same person who cooked them.

cook on a hot stone plucked from the vineyards of

The space at Christopher’s is intimate. The

Chateauneuf de pape. You dip the sizzling meat into

1,500-square-foot space—of which just 1,000 is

a sauce made from fresh Paradise Valley Farm egg

the dining room itself—seats just 26-32 guests,

yolks, mixed with locally grown herbs.

depending on the concept open at the time.

“Another dish is a fresh farm egg that will be scram-

“I’m super excited about everything,” Chef

bled and put back into the shell, and served with cav-

Christopher says. “We’ll be bringing all the ele-

iar and a quail egg under a custom created dome.

ments in—you’ll smell the wood-burning fire, the

“The Paolo Soleri bell might cover a cheese

tastes will be incredible, and the views are incredi-

course, which will be a salad with little thin, savory

ble, too. We’re just concerned with doing everything

wafers and blue cheese,” he explains.

as perfectly as possible, and making it a great expe-

And yes, guests at times might find his famous

rience.” WrigleyMansion.com

Chocolate Tower offered, as well.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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CREATING LUXURY ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENHANCE AND ELEVATE THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS WHAT IMI DESIGN FOUNDER ANITA LANG LIVES AND BREATHES ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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T COULD BE THE SOFT, COZY FEEL OF AN ALPACA THROW.

Or, the glimpse of a sand pattern on a water’s edge. And, even the sight of written poetic prose.

When it comes to inspiration, IMI Design Founder, CEO, and Principal Anita Lang utilizes all of her senses to create the custom environments that have become the signature of the award-winning interior designer.

“It all becomes part of the ingredients for the unique solutions for each client’s space,” says Lang, whose talents are manifested in luxurious residences, golf clubs, and spas.

“I am motivated by the fact that we all are influenced by the spaces we inhabit.”

Her services in the luxury residential niche have been in such demand that Lang features a division that caters to real estate developers selling multimillion-dollar residences. Lang and her team’s expertise has attracted an elite clientele craving a home sweet home that exudes a lavish lifestyle and beautiful design in a warm and livable space that also reflects the style of the client.

The goal: Create luxury interiors that elevate the human spirit.

“I am motivated by the fact that we all are influenced by the spaces we inhabit. Good design with the correct materials, textures, proportions, etc. will evoke positive feelings in those we serve,” Lang says. “There is great intention behind the work I do.”

Born in Chicago, Lang was raised in Maine and moved to Arizona around the same time she started IMI, in 1992. Hailing from a family

CEO, and principal

A N ITA L AN G

IMI Design founder,

of entrepreneurs, she had a momentary stint at a design studio before launching her own firm.

“Growing up with a family of entrepreneurs, I just thought it is what one does. So I hung up my shingle as a baby designer and learned every hard lesson along the way,” Lang says. “You don’t forget a lesson when you are the one paying to fix it!”

A fast learner, Lang used her skills to follow her calling in interior design. It’s so natural for her that Lang doesn’t recall a specific moment when the passion for this innate talent struck.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED) “It is always the way my mind has been geared, I think, spatially. My mind takes interiors and works them like a Rubik’s cube. It is something that I have born to do all my life, and have been lucky to hone this gift into a discipline that serves others,” Lang says.

She was able to grow her one-woman firm from a 400-square-foot shared studio to a full staff, her own headquarters in the heart of Old Town, and “dream come true” projects.

After years of designing custom furniture for clients, Lang launched Design 528, her innovative modern line that unites details like sustainable wood harvesting, hand craftsmanship, and fine metal and textiles.

While Lang works in an exclusive category of high-end living, it’s clear what drives her and what is dear to her heart. She talks about a current project, designing a Los Angeles home for a newlywed couple wanting to start a family.

“Creating spaces for families does give me a lot of joy, as it becomes this warm, loving background where memories shall be made,” Lang says. “I feel blessed for the wonderful journey my career has taken me.” IMIDesignStudio.com

“Creating spaces for families does give me a lot of joy, as it becomes this warm, loving background where memories shall be made. I feel blessed for the wonderful journey my career has taken me.”

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It showcases 45 stories about Arizona’s vineyards, unique tasting rooms, and the winemakers who call Arizona home, including Eric Glomski, Sam Pillsbury, Maynard Keenan, and Kent Callaghan, to name just a few. Bonifield spent over three years photographing and working with writers to craft stories about the people behind the Arizona wine industry. ArizonaWineGuide.com/order-book

LOCAL AUTHORS PUT PEN TO PAPER The Desire Factor, by New York Times bestselling author ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Christy Whitman, provides one of the most current, comprehensive, and easy-to-apply explorations into the realm of energy, and shows readers how, by purposefully calibrating the energetic frequency of their dominant thoughts, moods, and expectations, they can bring any desire into physical form. TheDesireFactor.com THE DESIRE FACTOR

READY FOR A GREAT READ? These books, all written by local authors, are sure to grab your attention. They cover a range of topics, from Arizona wines to self-help, and health to drama. Settle in and get ready to get drawn in.

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ASK! THE BRIDGE FROM YOUR DREAMS TO YOUR DESTINY

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A MAIDEN’S PRAYER: A FAMILY STORY SET IN 1970S SRI LANKA

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6,767

768.43

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7.5

8,500

600.00

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6

5,031 1,013.71

5842 N 38th Pl

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6.5

7,113

6658 E Indian Bend Rd

$3,900,000

5

7

10,300 378.64

4921 E Arroyo Verde Dr

$3,800,000

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5.5

5,817

653.26

6286 E Cheney Dr

$3,050,000

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5

6,707

454.74

5511 E Arroyo Verde Dr

$2,999,000

3

3.5

3,620

828.45

5353 E Royal Palm Rd

$2,999,000

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4.5

4,729

634.17

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6.5

6,763

414.01

9820 N 68th St

$2,550,000

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1-MAY 31 ASTRONAUT

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5, 12, 19, 26 MUSIC IN THE GARDEN Desert Botanical Garden

Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series is back with a new way to enjoy lively musical acts with your small group. Listen to toe-tapping tunes while taking in breathtaking desert sunset views. For comfort and safety, tables will be socially-distanced, and capacity is limited at this intimate event. For ages 21-and-up. DBG.org

7, 14, 21, 28 VIRTUAL SOUND HEALING Virtual

Nicole Anne Yoga & Holistic Wellness offers calming and relaxing virtual sound healing on Facebook Live every Sunday morning from 10-11 a.m. Set up a comfortable space within your home where you can close your eyes and rest deeply. The gong bath sound healing uses the power of sound to restore one’s mind, body, and spirit back to a state of balance. NicoleAnneYoga.com

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