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Art comes in many different forms, and it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart—a part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to various expressions of art in different ways, and we tend to appreciate artistic expression that makes us feel something and that resonates with us. I have always admired the vast creativity that artisans of all kinds pour into their craftsmanship. Our February issue is dedicated to sharing about local products, makers and artists in our area. As you read about a few local artisans in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope you are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love. With the hectic schedules we often keep, it is easy to let our hobbies, talents and special interests fall by the wayside. We just have to be deliberate about allowing ourselves time to pour into interests that we love and that fills us up. One of my favorite hands-on hobbies is restoring furniture. I was fortunate to have a formal apprenticeship in college where I learned the restoration process for fine 19th-century French furniture. Restoring furniture wasn't just about wiping it clean. It was really about learning how people had used these pieces, how they were built, what tools were used to make them, what we could do to repair them, and then all about the beautiful woods, gilt, brass, and marble. It was a holistic approach to form and function and these design principles have followed all of my creative pursuits ever since. So, while you fill your home with chocolates, flowers and valentines (and perhaps college basketball) this month, remember to give yourself some time to do what you love. Pick up something new or resurrect a hobby from the past to find what makes you feel alive, and don’t forget to share it with us. And while you are at it, don’t forget to shop local and support our local makers and artists right here in our community.

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Treat your special someone to a night out. We have great local hot spots where you can get out for the night and spend time together. Whether it's for Valentine's Day or just a break from the routine, here are a few fun ideas for spending time together out and about in or near the West Valley.

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Public art helps to convey a sense of community. It serves as a point of pride. As you drive throughout our community, stop to check out local art. And have you seen those colorful utility boxes? We love looking for the little touches in unexpected places— walls, trailheads, bus stops, bridges. Our public art is just one more reason we can all be proud to call this home. 1. SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LIBRARY, designed by Richard Kennedy Architects, juxtaposes straight concrete walls with a whimsical wave on the roof. Visit the library at 21109 N. 98th Ave. 2. TOTEM: THE PLANT PRINCESS by Joan Waters welcomes visitors to Sunrise Mountain Library. The welded steel sculpture casts shadows as the day progresses. CONTINUED >

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3. BE WATER by Colorado artists Tom and Jean Latka incorporates ceramics and metals. It sits in front of Sunrise Mountain Library off of Lake Pleasant Parkway. 4. MIRAGE MURAL at New River Trailhead at Westbrook Village (83rd Ave at Village Pkwy) was a 2017 collaboration by local high school students. It shows the agricultural roots of the community. 5. VIDA by Beth Nybeck. The seven-piece sculpture of Cordon Steel at Paloma Community Park (29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy) represents the agave plant and features phrases collected throughout the community. 6. Park West shopping center (97445 W Northern Ave) launched a #PEORIAPROUD contest in Fall 2020. See the top four winning entries installed on Park West storefronts.

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7. It’s ICE CREAM TIME! These two little ones on a bench at Lake Pleasant Crossing Shopping Center offer a perfect Instagram selfie spot. Lake Pleasant Pkwy and W. Happy Valley Rd, in front of CHAR Pizzeria Napoletana. 8. SONGBIRDS by David Boyer is alongside the road leading into Paloma Community Park. Not only does this steel and alloy metal sculpture look pretty—it is a kinetic and sound sculpture, moving and chiming with the wind. 9. SUNSET FLIGHT by Cecilia Lueza. The giant hummingbird in Camino á Lago Park (behind Sunrise Mountain Library) is actually a sundial. The base is made of 148,000 glass mosaic tiles depicting a desert landscape at sunset. The aluminum hummingbird is 18 feet from tail to beak.

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10. BLOOMING SPIRE by Jeff Zischke, located at the important retail crossroads of Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway, sits bright against the day sky and illuminates at night. It is based on the blooms and leaves of several indigenous desert plants. 11. Look for the UTILITY BOX ART WRAPS around town. In October 2021, Peoria received WESTMARC’s West Valley Quality of Life Enhancement in Community award for this and the Happy Valley Bridge mosaics project. This wrap is on Deer Valley Road at 95th Avenue. 12. PUPPY LOVE is a life-sized sculpture by Texas artist Marianne Caroselli. Although originally in downtown Peoria, the city relocated it to Osuna Park in 2012, and artist Kristine Kollasch created a new ceramic base to resemble running water. 10510 N 83rd Ave. 13. COLORFUL TILES decorate the walls around the walking paths in Camino á Lago Park behind Sunrise Mountain Library.

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Jacinthe Soloman LOCAL DESIGNER STRIVES TO MAKE HOMEOWNERS LOVE THEIR HOMES

ARTICLE BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE ANDERT—PICTURE LADY PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

Jacinthe Soloman grew up in New Jersey, but Arizona is home. And helping others create that sense of home in Arizona is more than a passion. In fact, Soloman and her business partner Sylvia Mansour developed their passion for design into a business—Brass & Ivy Interiors (BrassAndIvyInteriors.com). We recently chatted with Soloman at her own home in North Peoria to get some of her tips for making your space one you can love and call home.

ABOUT THE SOLOMANS Soloman first discovered Arizona when she attended college at ASU. After graduating as a dietician, she returned to New York for an internship. While there, Soloman met her future husband, Dr. Nehad Soloman, who was

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completing his medical degree at SUNY StonyBrook. After they married and he finished his residency in New York, Soloman wanted to return to Arizona. “I finally sat him down and told him I had to move back to Arizona,” Soloman recounts. That was in 2000, and the couple never looked back. They have three children, ranging in age from 10 to 19. They lived in the same home for 15 years, but Soloman wanted to design a new home. They started looking at places to build and fell in love with a spot in West Wing. Construction began in October 2019. Creating a space they all loved was important, especially since they were leaving the only home the kids had ever known. Soloman said all of them were apprehensive about the move. “I told them that I didn’t want them to be afraid of change.

Change can be very good. Since we’ve moved, all three of them have told me they’re so glad we did.”

CREATING OPEN & INVITING SPACES Soloman works with clients to find out how they use their homes. She asks them how they move in the spaces. She discusses their lifestyles. She also considers the outdoor space and if that should play a role in the interior design. All of that was equally important for the Soloman family. “We wanted an open concept. We came up with this great room leading into the kitchen. I designed the breakfast nook first,” Soloman explains. “We built the room around that. I wanted to bring that out and capture the views. I knew I wanted an arched window.” CONTINUED >

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CREATING UNIQUE SPACES “I love to incorporate a window seat anywhere I can,” Soloman explains. “It brings the family together. It’s cozy. And it also offers storage with either cabinets or drawers underneath.” Soloman loves adding pillows. She suggests choosing a variety of shapes and textures to add comfort as well as interest. Lighting is another aspect where little touches can make all the difference. “I look at lighting as jewelry,” Soloman says as she points to the crystal drop lights over her kitchen island. “In my kitchen, I wanted something elegant and fancy. You choose lights by looking at the homeowner’s personality along with the size and the backdrop of the room.”

CREATING CUSTOM TOUCHES Soloman points out some of the unique features she incorporated in her home, including the dining room ceilings. “We were in Venice, and I looked up and saw those growing vaulted ceilings. I was taking pictures of ceilings everywhere I went. I knew we had to incorporate those in our home.” She explains that finding those little touches and adding them to a client’s home is what takes a residence from house to home. Soloman moves to her nearby laundry room that also serves as an office, craft room and a space for the pets to hang out. She created a custom split barn door to corral the dog if necessary, but not lock him away. She has little niches for the water and food that keep it accessible for the pets but out of people’s way. She also added a pass-through door into the master closet so there is no need to traipse through the house with laundry.

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ADDING UNIQUE PERSONALITY Soloman says it’s easy to incorporate personal touches in any home, even those that might not fit the overall design scheme. She points to a Spanish staircase tucked away off a back hallway. It is complete with decorative tiles and wroughtiron handrails. “I wanted a Spanish staircase,” she laughs, “but my husband wasn’t a fan.” She was able to add her own touch without it being a major part of the home design. It leads to a single upstairs game room and outdoor balcony. Another place where it was easy to incorporate all of the home’s residents was in what she calls

the “teen room.” Situated off the main living space, it is a more casual gathering area. “It’s nice and cozy and fun,” she explains. “We have a theater room off the side because the kids end up there with their friends.” Each child has a room and full bath leading off the teen room, which they decorated themselves. When people have an idea of what they want, but can’t crystallize what to do with a space, Brass & Ivy Interiors helps them refine the vision. Often the key to bringing that vision to life is incorporating elements the homeowner never even considered. Soloman waves her arms in almost-completed custom home. “I love a challenge.”

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Create a Sweet Treat Table Treat Your Little Valentines on February 14 ARTICLE BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES @UNCOMMONJANE

Surprise your children this Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat table. Keep it simple with some cupcakes, plain cookies, or candies for them to decorate. You can bake your own treats or pick up cupcakes and cookies—without frosting—at the local store. Also think about adding little chocolates, Oreos, or even giant marshmallows to decorate. Be sure to set everything at kid-level, where kids can gather, easily reach everything, and be creative without worrying about making a mess. A great tip is to place all the decorations on a tray and separate items

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in small bowls. Things you might want to include for decorations include: • Pink and red sprinkles • Pink or red sugar • Pink and red icing • Chocolate hearts • Candy hearts Be creative and encourage your kids and their friends to take part in a fun Valentine’s Day activity. Be sure to photograph your little Valentines’ sweet treats and share them with us on Instagram at @northpeorialifestyle.

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LO C A L LOV E WE CHATTED WITH THREE LOCAL COUPLES ABOUT WHY THEY LOVE THE AREA, THEIR BUSINESSES AND EACH OTHER

ARTICLE BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE ANDERT— PICTURE LADY PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

SUSIE ANN & JA S O N L E E LEE-BONES FINE MEATS Jason and Susie Ann were high school sweethearts, together for 32 years. After school, Jason joined the USAF (both of their fathers are retired military) and ended up getting stationed at Luke Air Force Base. That was 22 years ago. Today, the couple owns and operates Lee-Bones Fine Meats (LeeBonesFineMeats.com). “Our customers come to our butcher shop because they want quality, natural meat,” explains Susie Ann. “You can taste the difference.” What is the secret to their success? “Honestly, Jason and I have been together long enough to know that we should NOT work together in the same space for too long,” laughs Susie Ann. “We have balanced our time in such a way that I keep up with our business end and Jason runs the operations.” CONTINUED >

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Joey and Tanya Lucidi have been married for almost 16 years and have called Peoria home since 2008. The couple has four girls—Isabella, Gianna, Olivia and Amelia—ranging in ages from 4 to 14. Joey owns Westside Concepts (WestsideConcepts.US), which operates three Haymaker restaurants (North Peoria, Goodyear, and Thunderbird), Social on 83rd, NW Coffee, Cantina Gueros in North Peoria and Goodyear, and Fire House Event Center. “Opening our first restaurant was tough,” Joey recounts. “We bootstrapped it with no bank loans or backup plans. We were down to $107 in our bank account the night we opened the restaurant. With three kids at home, going through that was tough. We had no option to fail. We had to succeed.” Today, Westside Concepts employs more than 350. “Our goal is to bring quality restaurant concepts to the West Valley. Giving locals quality options helps our communities grow and become stronger. We are so blessed to be where we are and share our success with our team.”

AU D R A & ERIC GILBERT FOH PRODUCTIONS, ROADCASE.COM AND DELEX REALTY Audra and Eric, married for 14 years now, have been West Valley residents since before they met (their parents also call Peoria home) and lived and worked in North Peoria for 13 years. They make it a priority to give back to the community. Eric owns FOH Productions (FOHProductions. net), an event planning company and Roadcase.com, where he designs, builds and manufactures custom road cases to transport equipment for tours, events, movie productions and more. Audra is a top-producing realtor for Delex Realty (AudraGilbert.com). “I love bringing people together and helping them explore the West Valley.” “The most important thing for us is to support each other in the hard times just as much as the happy times,” says Audra. “Because both of us are business owners, there’s no guaranteed paycheck and we both have to work hard to achieve our goals.”

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Whether you’re looking for something special for your Valentine, looking for a unique gift to brighten someone’s day—or want to find a little something extra for yourself, it’s always great to be able to shop local! To give local businesses some extra love this month, we reached out to some of our makers who create their products at home, making each item with love. Catch them online or at one of the local weekend markets and enjoy shopping local. CONTINUED >

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A R T I S T, C O OL G I R L E A R R I NG S During the COVID19 lockdown, Hailea became obsessed with watching people create jewelry on YouTube. She received an earring-making kit for her birthday and the creativity flowed. Hailea posted her creations on social media and quickly gained a following. Fast forward two years and the 21-year-old now has a successful business selling her one-of-a-kind pieces on Instagram. Hailea uses polymer clay and resin to create earrings and no two pieces are alike. She’d like to expand her line to include sterling silver rings and necklaces.

TOP-LEFT: September birthstone collection. TOP-RIGHT: October Birthstone Collection. BOTTOM: Rustic collection.

SHOP HAILEA’S WORK ON INSTAGRAM: @COOLGIRLEARRINGS

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sharon downing

jenny ung

FOUNDER, QUINOA ESTA BA K ERY

FOUNDER, GLA ZED & GLOW

Since 2013, Quinoa Esta Bakery has been making baked goods using non-GMO

Jenny Ung is an entrepreneurial mom. She makes and sells the best-quality

quinoa flour. The products are vegan and free of nuts, gluten, dairy, grain, and

soaps, scrubs and 100% soy candles, a result of researching how to create

eggs so they fit into pretty much every dietary lifestyle. “Best of all they taste

pure products after her son was born with eczema. The 2-in-1 whipped scrub

great!” says owner Sharon Downing. In 2011, Sharon went on an elimination

is made with pure cane sugar and infused with organic, unrefined coconut and

diet and had never even heard of quinoa. Now she’s running a lucrative bakery

avocado oils. The whipped body glaze is a hybrid between a lotion and body

business that thrives on the ancient grain. Products include a variety of baked

butter made of mango butter, coconut oil and hemp seed oil. Try the balm

goods and dry mixes.

bars, with coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba, and beeswax.

TOP-LEFT: Banana Bread. TOP-RIGHT: Classic Coconut Macaroons. BOTTOM: Raspberry Shortbread Bars.

TOP-LEFT: Coco Loco Whipped Sugar Scrub. TOP-RIGHT: Honey Cocoa Balm Bar. BOTTOM: 100% Soy Wax Suculent Garden Candle.

SHOP SHARON’S PRODUCTS AT: QUINOAESTABAKERY.COM

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cathy gomez

erika ashley

BAKER, CATHY’S COOKIE CREATIONS

FOUNDER, GR A NDDAUGHTERS A POTHECA RY

More than two decades ago, Cathy Gomez took a cake decorating class but

Erika Ashley saw the 2020 lockdowns as an opportunity to build a business.

it wasn’t until 11 years ago that she turned her hobby into a business. “I

She learned to make everything from t-shirts to candles and bath salts. The

left my job to care for my granddaughter full-time,” Cathy said. “I wanted

day she burned her first successful candle, she realized she could combine her

something extra to do and made cookie bouquets one Valentine’s Day. I

products with crystals. Today, Granddaughter’s Apothecary has four intention

haven’t stopped since.” Cathy finds joy in baking because it gives her the

lines: Clarity, love, abundance and protection. She makes candles, fizzy bath

opportunity to bring joy and memories to her customers. She takes custom

salts and essential oil blends. Each line has a specific herb and crystal blend

orders for every occasion.

meant to help manifest your intention into reality.

TOP-LEFT: Birthday Cake. TOP-RIGHT: Cupcakes. BOTTOM: Cookies, cakes & cupcakes.

TOP-LEFT: Abundance line. TOP-RIGHT: Intention Bath Salts. BOTTOM: The Love Intention line.

SHOP CATHY’S COOKIES ON INSTAGRAM:

SHOP ERIKA’S INTENTION PRODUCTS ON FACEBOOK:

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Escape to one of these romantic destinations—within two hours of home— to show that special someone you care

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Book a romantic stay at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The 1930s-era private mansion is now a luxurious boutique resort at the base of Camelback Mountain. If dining in T. Cook’s isn’t romantic enough, book the Via Cappello experience. These bespoke, intimate dinners just for the two of you might take place at the unique romantic setting of your choice around the resort.

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AMARA RESORT AND SPA, SEDONA A M A R A R E S O RT. C O M

Sedona’s Red Rocks beckon. A stay at Amara Resort and Spa puts you on the banks of Oak Creek Canyon. While you’re only steps from Uptown Sedona, you will forget that as you sit creek-side. Cozy up to the fire pit in the evenings, sip a cocktail from SaltRock and watch the world glow as the sun goes down. Don’t forget a couples’ massage at Amara Spa.

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ARIZON A BR OADWAY THEATR E | 1 0 :30 P M Following the February 11th 7:30 pm Friday production, join ABT's Associate Artistic Director and cabaret host Kurtis Overby, along with cast members from Gypsy The Musical, in the theatre's lobby for a one-hour cabaret featuring musical theatre hits and other selections. FREE to attend. Cocktail and beverages are available for purchase during the cabaret. AZBroadway.org

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