Publisher's Letter
Hot Time, Summer in the City
There is nobody in the valley who would tell you honestly that July is their favorite month here. That’s why we save our vacation days for summer and take off to cooler places as much as possible. This year, however, it seems that most families will take a few weekend trips, but forgo the lengthy summer holiday away—leaving them in town for most of these hot, hot days. But July in the Valley doesn’t have to be all bad, since there is much to take advantage of, if you literally...
For the Kids
Relationships are Underrated
If You Think You Can or Can’t, You’re Right
Back in January we met with some of the top interior designers in the Valley and gave them a challenge: to furnish an amazing mansion above Paradise Valley Country Club in less than six weeks and create the AFM Designer Showhouse 2009. I did say mansion—more than 23,000 square feet of empty space could be a challenge for some, but not this team. Some of the designers we have worked with for more than eight years and some are new to the task.
Spring Cleaning Time!
Time to clean the house and sometimes the office. The spring symbolizes a fresh start to the year, and for me, it?s when I can really focus on what is important, personally and professionally. But this year is a little different than past.
