Scottsdale Arts Festival
The highly anticipated Scottsdale Arts Festival returns March 9-11 for its 42nd season, presented by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in downtown’s Civic Center Park.
Head to the historic Old Town district to experience works by close to 200 jury-selected artists from the U.S. and Canada, plus live music, gourmet food trucks, a special kids’ activities area and more. Read more
W Scottsdale Spring Training Package
W Scottsdale is offering a special package in honor of spring training. Guests receive a W Scottsdale baseball hat, complimentary transportation to and from the Scottsdale Stadium, a free spring training ticket with your purchase of a general admission ticket (same game), and goodies for the game — a box of crackerjacks and a bag of peanuts. Read more
Circulating: Smooth Sailing
The same issue of Jetset Magazine which included my “Heavy Metal” jewelry article — the same issue with the effervescent Katy Perry on the cover — also featured my article “Smooth Sailing,” about traversing the crystal blue waters of the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Australia.
Adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef, and known for calm waters and white beaches, the Whitsundays comprise a playground for yachting devotees and outdoor enthusiasts. Read more
The Brush Bar
You must go try The Brush Bar in downtown Scottsdale! I’m not a painter at all, but I tried this place for the first time last Friday night, and it was a blast.
The studio guides you through the creation of your own painting, from start to finish, stroke by stroke, in a matter of just a few hours. They play great music, your first glass of wine or other beverage is included in your reservation, and the atmosphere is incredibly fun. Plus, at the end of the evening, you have a work of art to take home! Read more
Circulating: Wanted: The Perfect Liquid Eye Liner
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about making the switch from cream eye liner to liquid eye liner, including a review of Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.
In the past, I’ve preferred the more natural, casual looks cream liners can create, and I’ve limited my use of liquid liner for more formal looks. But I’ve discovered a problem with smudgy cream eyeliners that I literally can’t ignore … Read more
I Heart AZ Party
Show your love for Arizona this weekend at the I Heart AZ Party, taking place at The Saguaro in downtown Scottsdale.
To fete both Valentine’s Day and the state’s centennial, the luxury hotel is throwing the party of the century on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 5 p.m. Catch the Tony Martinez Band, a pop-up shop, an Arizona wine tasting, locally grown hors d’oeuvres, art exhibitions (featuring a special show by local collective 3 Car Pile Up) and even a charity kissing booth with some AZ faves. At 7 p.m., DJ Melo takes over to step things up a notch. Admission before 7 p.m. is $10, and after 7 p.m. it’s free. Read more
Making of a Cover
Germany company Paperlux made this video called “Making of a Cover,” revealing some of the process behind their creation of the very cool and interactive magazine cover for Novum 11/11. Read more
Valentine’s Day at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
If you feel like getting out of town for Valentine’s Day — but not too far — head to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, near Tucson.
The property will do the holiday up right, with special menus at its signature restaurants, a unique Splash Dining experience, and an exclusive spa package for couples, featuring a rose petal bath, massages, Champagne and strawberries. Read more
Rovaness
My travel and lifestyle website Rovaness launched this month!
Featuring stories and photographs from my own personal trips, as well as a selection of quality curated content that will leave you feeling like you’ve taken a vacation without even leaving your chair, Rovaness aims to inspire travelers the world over.
So grab your virtual travel bag and point your mouse toward Rovaness. Here are the places you will go, the things you will see, the people you will meet, and, of course, what you will pack.
-Marie
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A few weekends ago I visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. If you like the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden, you’ll like this place too, since it’s something like what you’d get if you put the two together, plus added a natural history museum. There’s a lot going on. Read more
JewelMint
If you’re looking for a little retail therapy for yourself, or if you’re in search of a gift for a jewelry-loving lady, I’d recommend JewelMint, a refreshingly affordable collaboration between actress Kate Bosworth and stylist Cher Coulter.
If you remember my post about StyleMint, the concept is the same. You take a quiz to determine your style preferences (classic, edgy, romantic …) and then JewelMint displays your best matches every time you sign in. Read more
Valentine’s Day at Hotel Valley Ho
Downtown Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a Romance Package, a special dinner at ZuZu and sweet spa specials.
With the Romance Package, sweethearts will enjoy the gift of a Red Flower aromatherapy candle, a half-bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, fresh fruit, a complimentary in-room movie and breakfast in bed or at ZuZu, the midcentury-modern hotel’s signature restaurant. Read more
Spring Training Festival
It happens every spring! The Spring Training Festival will be back this year Feb. 25-26 to kick off the 2012 Cactus League.
The event, which is free, is presented by the Scottsdale Charros, and will be held at Scottsdale Civic Center Park and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Try food from local restaurants, view art, purchase baseball merchandise and listen to live music. Read more
Circulating: Clarins Blush Prodige in Miami Pink
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour in “Miami Pink.”
The compact holds a miniature mosaic of subtly different yet very complementary shades in different finishes in order to add some depth and color to your skin after you apply it. The blush is pretty cool, because it takes all the hard work out of finding shades to flatter your skin tone. Read more
Valentine’s Day at FireSky Resort and Jurlique Spa
FireSky Resort, one of the greenest properties anywhere in Arizona, has some romance in store for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day.
While the Romantic Rendezvous Package places the emphasis on amour, the Robe-mance Package gives guests extra reason to snuggle, with the gift of two super-plush robes for an extra cozy stay.
And on-site natural Jurlique Spa will further woo you with wine, roses and relaxation. Read more
