Vintage Finds at Modern Manor

Today we decided to catch up with Ryan and Kylie Durkin, the owners of one of our favorite mid-century-modern furniture stores in town — Modern Manor!

Mid-century modern refers to modern design from the late 1940s to the early 1960s (prevalent in Phoenix). Located off of 7th Avenue between Indian School and Camelback in Midtown Phoenix, the 4,000-square-foot store is an ideal place to find a variety of vintage items including lamps, sofas, sectionals, art, and dining sets. Modern Manor has been around for …

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Mass Transit in Scottsdale…Who Knew?!

Just about everyone knows that Scottsdale has a free trolley that will take you all through the Downtown districts. You can hop on and off, shopping at wonderful shops and eating at great restaurants. BUT did you realize that with a little creative effort, you can use the trolley system as your starting point to get into Tempe (for FREE) and then Downtown Phoenix? All for the cost of a light rail ticket!

Okay, here’s all you need to know:

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Summer Drink Recipes from the OH Pool

Looking for the perfect poolside cocktail to make at home? We’ve got a few different recipes for you! These drinks are also available at the OH Pool Bar.

Cucumber Caesar
Cucumber Caesar
2 oz. Effen Cucumber Vodka
8 oz. Clamato Tomato Cocktail
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
Dash of Tabasco
Salt + Pepper
Shake well, pour into a 14-oz. glass with …

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English Rose Tea Room

Last week I visited the most charming tea room, in Carefree! Owner Joanne Gemmill was born in Hampshire, England but moved to Arizona years ago. She missed her beloved country and decided to open up the English Rose Tea Room.

It’s open every day from 11:00 to 4:00 and you can either have lunch or enjoy the Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea. The formal tea is served on a three-tiered cake stand from their finest antique bone china. It includes tea sandwiches, …

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Local Bites at the Food Truck Caravan

Have you heard about the new Food Truck Caravan? Every Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30, check out a caravan of food trucks in Downtown Scottsdale.

Stop by 5th Avenue and Goldwater Blvd. to try a variety of cuisines from eight food trucks, including dessert. It is a family- and dog-friendly event with seating at communal tables and misters to keep you cool, plus music from local artists.

It is so much fun tasting the different foods served by trucks …

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