Not sure how to wow mom this Mother’s Day? Kitchen experts William Sonoma sure do! On Sunday, May 4 (one week from Mother’s Day) attend the mouth-watering Breakfast for Mom class at Biltmore Fashion Park and learn how to prepare a gourmet morning meal for your mom (or yourself!) this holiday. You will learn how to create scrumptious waffles, Ebelskiver and much more. After the class, don’t forget to step inside the store and pick up a special gift. Some options include: monogrammed aprons, a cappuccino maker, farmer’s market wreaths, a wisteria bonsai or, for new moms or moms-to-be, the new Beaba Babycook. For information, visit www.shopbiltmore.com.

Alright ladies, what we’ve all been waiting for since 2004 when the show sadly ended is finally here - Sex and the City: The Movie! And if you’re a Sex and the City fan (and who isn’t) then march your Manolos into the Biltmore Fashion Park Thursday, May 29 for the Sex and the City Girl’s Night Out Party, sponsored by Arizona Foothills Magazine. Representatives from Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Chanel and more will provide New York-worthy makeovers while you sip on cosmopolitans. Munch on yummy appetizers from The Capitol Grille and California Pizza Kitchen while viewing a summer runway show and, as a grand finale, guests will head over to AMC Esplanade for a pre-screening of the Sex and the City Movie!

Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society and can be purchased at www.acteva.com/go/biltmore. Although this fab event is a month away, don’t wait because tickets will be gone before you can say Mr. Big!

Say hello to cheap, chic fashion! Francesca’s Collections, a hip, up-and-coming and inexpensive boutique just arrived at Kierland Commons, opening on Monday, April 21. This adorably-chic boutique boasts an array of items ranging from tops, dresses and shorts to scarves, jewelry and handbags. Stop in at Francesca’s and walk out with a sinfully-stylish outfit (including handbag and accessories) for under $150! Francesca’s also continuously creates a “Pick of the Week” simply write down the discount code revealed online and receive 20 percent off the item online or in stores. For more information, visit www.francescascollections.com.

If you haven’t stepped into a Nordstrom since the winter sales, now is the time to do so. On April 20 at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Nordstrom will be holding a Spring Fragrance Festival where you can experience new fragrance introductions and products and receive one-time-only fragrance deals. April 19 marks the Chandler location’s MAC Pro Tour, where MAC’s Pro Team will teach you and your friends some of the hottest backstage looks of the season. Also, don’t miss the Cosmetic Trend Show hosted by Nordstrom’s Beauty Director on April 26 at Fashion Square.

After stealing tips from the beauty experts, take a glace around the store for all new spring lines and items - flirty floral dresses, high-waisted skinny shorts and sky-high platform sandals in bold colors just to name a few. You’re sure not to walk out of the store empty-handed. Visit www.nordstrom.com for more information.

What better way to start the week than with a delicious martini and a manicure? Enjoy both simultaneously at the chic Old Town Italian eatery Furio. Every Monday night, this modern hotspot serves up their famously yummy martinis while you sit back, relax and receive a salon-style buff and polish - all for just $10!

Other fun, must-attend events at Furio include Flight Night on the first Thursday of every month and half-off wine every Sunday night. Furio has been voted “Best restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale”, “Best Italian restaurant”, “Best intimate dining in Phoenix”, and the list goes on. Visit www.furio.tv for more information.

Wine and chocolate are often viewed as luxurious and delicious, but healthy? They can be when paired with At One Yoga studio’s Yoga + Passion (for wine) and Yoga + Lust (for chocolate) weekend. On Friday, April 11, instructor David Romanelli, will lead you in a 90 minute flowing vinyasa yoga class including wine tastings from Sicily such as Grillo and Nero d’Avola. The session will be followed with a wine and food feast at Postino Wine Café.

Come Saturday morning, if you’re craving something sweet from all the delicious foods and wines you tried at Friday’s session, hit up the second portion of the event, Yoga + Lust (for chocolate). You will engage in another 90 minute yoga session, after which you will indulge in mouth-watering chocolate truffles. No dessert guilt here! For more information, visit www.atoneyoga.com/events.

Chowing down on pizza is the ultimate guilty pleasure, but sometimes eating out of a cardboard box just doesn’t cut it. If you’re craving a slice of Margherita, Vegetable or even Seafood pie this weekend, head on over to La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar. Located on Mill Avenue, this new hotspot was created by Julian Wright of Julian James Restaurants. He has also owned Mill Avenue’s Jax Thai Bar since 2000.

La Bocca’s laid-back, sophisticated style is great for after-work cocktails and appetizers or late-night wining and dining. A wine list from around the world and quality, Italian fare are offered every day for lunch and dinner. And of course, don’t leave without trying the gelato. Visit www.laboccapizzeria.com for more information.

Does the stunning model on the cover of our latest issue look a bit familiar? If you are a die hard Project Runway fan than she should! The model, Audrey Chihocky, modeled in the first season of this booming Bravo reality show. She hit the catwalk wearing clothes made by the outrageous Wendy Pepper and Starr Ilzhoefe, in case you forgot.

The cover has even started to pop up on some of the show’s fan blogs, including Blogging Project Runway (www.bloggingprojectrunway.blogspot.com). Take a look!

Whether you and your pup need to replenish from that tiring but scenic walk or you have just woken up with the worst hangover of your life, In the Raw Coffee, Juice and Dog Bar has the perfect concoction for you (and Spike)! This one-stop-shop not only features doggy grub and toys, it serves any kind of fruit smoothie you could want, Wheatgrass shots for that extra boost, herbal Elixir Tonics (even have one for the common hangover), coffee, sandwiches and more. But the best part is, it’s perfectly located along the 14-mile greenbelt trail that runs from Scottsdale to the Tempe Town Lake. This way, you and your furry-friend can get some outdoor exercise before or after you indulge IN THE RAW… Or, if you want to relax and enjoy a beautiful setting, the dog bar is set around McCormick Ranch’s picturesque residential lake (Hayden Rd. and Via De Ventura). www.rawsomebar.com