The 47th annual celebration of the Yarnell–Peeples Valley Community—Yarnell Daze, Mountaintop Festival 2016—will be held on Saturday, May 14, and is shaping up to be the perfect fun event for the entire family. Festival events begin at 9 a.m. and … READ MORE
Monthly Archives:: April 2016
Destination: Flagstaff
When my sister, Phyllis Cypert, moved to Phoenix from California two years ago, we decided it would be fun to explore Arizona together. Of course, we have the perfect destination planner right at our fingertips—The Antique Register—and getting out and … READ MORE
Living in Luxury—Small Things & Simple Pleasures
Like most girls of my generation, I had several wedding showers and felt very lucky to receive a really nice set of stainless steel flatware. Thirty-five years later, I still have that set and I’ve added to it over … READ MORE
Rinker on Collectibles: The Traditional vs. Digital Hunt
The hunt is an essential part of collecting. It consists of seven parts: 1) research, 2) select goal(s), 3) plan the hunt, 4) decide where the hunt will take place, 5) consult experts and dealers, 6) persist, and 7) achieve … READ MORE
‘Fun and Funky’ Is All in One Place at Pearly Mae’s Resale in Melrose
An amazing shop in the Melrose District of Downtown Phoenix—Pearly Mae’s Resale—has it all: furniture, home decor, art, lamps, vintage clothing and accessories plus services that include private shopping parties and Estate Sales. Not only will shoppers find “fun … READ MORE
Exploring the Verde Valley
On a beautiful spring day, my sister Phyllis and I headed up to the Verde Valley to shop and explore. We had two specific destinations in mind—Camp Verde and McGuireville—but you never know what detour we might make on our … READ MORE