When Mark Svoboda set up as an artist at the Festival for the first time in April 2013, he and his wife Karen never envisioned the impact it would have on their lives. The couple saw the potential of the … READ MORE
Featured Shops
The Rustic Hutch in Mesa Expands Vintage Offerings
The summer heat is here and The Rustic Hutch in Mesa is all ready for shoppers to stop by and check out the latest collections of wonderful items while browsing through the very enjoyable air-conditioned shop. Owners Sandy and Roger … READ MORE
Authentic Mid-Century, Contemporary, Modern Art & Goods at Sunshine Shop Tucson
Shown on our cover are some of the fabulous featured ceramics from the upcoming Mid Mod Ceramics AZ pt 1 Exhibition at Sunshine Shop Tucson, which runs from March 24 through May 5 displaying art by Rose Cabat, Erni Cabat, … READ MORE
Patriot House Antiques Is Open in North Tucson
When I am in Tucson, it’s typically to visit shops, deliver papers to an advertiser’s show and/or visit my grandson, Shaun Skaff. Recently, I had the rare opportunity of doing all three. Shaun is a college student and works so … READ MORE
Wonderful Neon Signs & More at New Ignite Sign Art Museum in Tucson
Signs, signs—everywhere you look there are signs at the new Ignite Sign Art Museum, which opened on October 10th in Tucson! There are 250 signs of all types lighting up the walls including: neon, hand painted, gold leaf, tin signs … READ MORE
Holiday Shopping in Gilbert
C&J’s Antiques and Gardens Wanting to showcase vintage and antique holiday decorations and home décor on this issue’s cover, I headed to C&J’s Antiques and Garden in Downtown Gilbert. Not only are Christmas items on display year-round in this delightful … READ MORE
Don’t Miss ‘Mash-Ups’ at Tucson’s Midtown Mercantile Merchants’ Mall
Midtown Mercantile Merchants Antique & Vintage Mall in Tucson is a hub of activity featuring an eclectic and diverse mix of inventory in nearly 30,000 square feet waiting to be explored with fun surprises at every turn—especially during monthly Mash-Ups! … READ MORE
‘The Parlor’ Arises from Ashes At The Brass Armadillo in Phoenix
The Parlor is now open! On August 13, The Brass Armadillo® Antique Mall at 28th Avenue and Cactus in Phoenix introduced its new 2,100 square foot expansion featuring 35 new booths with merchandise from both new and current dealers. This … READ MORE
Destination: Flagstaff
I keep saying that getting out and visiting our advertising shops is one of the best parts of my job—and it’s true! It’s such fun traveling around the state, meeting interesting people and hearing their stories about what might have … READ MORE
3 Vintage Chicks
The photo on the front cover was taken at 3 Vintage Chicks in Northeast Phoenix just before a recent monthly Chicks Night Out event. Although the shop is open seven days a week, Owners Sue and Tom Nadeau, along with … READ MORE