32nd Street Lifestyle

Spotlight on Local businesses and community

New Store to 32nd St Neighborhood Georgie Designs

 in 32nd Street Lifestyle, About N.32

Georgie Designs is a handcrafted artisan jewelry store that opened March 15th at 10880 N 32nd Street Suite 27.

Georgie Designs creates wearable art using bold colors, simple styles and clean lines.  They offer personalized jewelry that can be customized with initials and dates to make it unique to you. 

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Hours are limited but they also take appointments.

They also offer open studio during peak times to create customized jewelry.

Monday 9-5    Tuesday – Friday 8:30-2.

Stop by and support your local business.

For more information visit their website at georgiedesigns.com

 

 

Roadrunner Park Farmers Market

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Check out the Roadrunner Park Farmers market every Saturday from 8:00-1:00p.  Summer hours are in effect from June 7th- July 26th 7-11am

Roadrunner Park Farmers market is the longest consecutively running farmers market in the state of Arizona, serving the community since 1990!

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What does it offer?

Local farm produce including fresh vegetables & fruit, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, nursery stock, natural pork, beef and fish, hand crafted items.

The booths rotate but some staples to check out are:

  • P.B Americano for delicious varieties of nut butter,
  • B Naked chocolates offering delicious macaroons and more,
  • Vilardi Gardens offering heirloom tomatoes, basil, eggplant, and more great veggies.
  • Blue Sky organic farms offering certified organically grown produce and local eggs.
  • Raimondos gluten free Italian cuisine offering veggie lasagna, eggplant rollatini, meatballs and more
  • JH Grass Fed offers grass fed  beef, lamb, and chicken from Holbrook ranch 45 miles north of Cave Creek

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The best part is easy credit card shopping.  Cash is always welcome, but one credit card charge can pay for all your purchases from any of the vendors at the information booth.  Many vendors offer square card readers as a payment option too.

If you go bring your reusable and recycled bags, go early for the best selection.  Sometimes popular items sell out fast.

Get to know the vendors, often times you can pre-order goods from them and pick them up the next time you go to the Farmer’s market.

Partner with your family and neighbors for bulk savings.  Ordering food in bulk gets great prices and then you can divide it among your group.

Roadrunner Park is just east of State Route 51 on the north side of Cactus located in the front (southern part) of Roadrunner Park.

3502 E Cactus Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032

For more information please visit this website www.farmersmarket.com

 

All about Phoenix Paradise Gardens Homes

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The Phoenix Paradise Gardens Subdivision built in the 1960’s covers the area from 32nd Street to 36th Street and Mountain View to Gold Dust.

Not your average subdivision; Paradise Gardens was a partnership with famous Phoenix modern architect Al Beadle.

Al Beadle not one to mince words once said “Unfortunately, most people are not aware of good design. The architect’s catch-22 is that people with taste have no money, and the people with money have no taste, so that often leaves the architect out.”

Though the partnership between Al Beadle and developer Robert Altherr and A-1 Construction didn’t last very long the modern Beadle design is carried throughout the subdivision.  The architect created homes especially suited to the desert with deep overhangs and an indoor/outdoor connection that let’s the occupants fully connect with the desert ensconced in the safety of the steel and block “shelter” . 

There are four cactus themed floor plans that maintain a clean, modern, design that Al Beadle was known for.

Here are a look at some of the drawings and homes today.

chollarendering A Cholla model from 2010 cholla

 

 

ocotillorendering An Ocotillo from 2010  Ocotillo

 

paloverderendering A Palo Verde from 2010 palo verde

 

saguarorendering The Saguaro from 2010saguaro

The original design brochure

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Many Paradise Gardens homes continue the mid century trend but offer modern touches.  Paradise Gardens Homes are keeping the original design but adding modern conveniences such as closed garages or extra closet spaces are common.  The trick is to keep the open design concept while still allowing for some privacy and efficiency for our modern technology.

Known as the steel and glass man, the Modern Architecture of Al Beadle reflects a purity of design that endures even today.  Phoenix Gardens remains a popular choice for architect enthusiasts, mid century modern lovers, and Phoenix families.

Read an interview with Al Beadle from Modern Phoenix Neighborhood Network Here.

 

Hiking Group for Piestewa Phoenix Mountain

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There is a small hiking group that meets at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve for various hikes.

Monday mornings for Intermediate hikes,

Tuesday evenings Beginner and Intermediate hikes,

Wednesday nights Fitness Hike that is Intermediate to Slightly Difficult

For more information on how to join the hikes email MyAZRealtyTeam@Gmail.com

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32 Shea – A Local Fav

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The start to a great day might begin at a friendly, locally-focused cafe with great coffee and breakfast.  That same great day might also end with dinner and a cocktail at a local restaurant that is at once cozy and trendy.  In North Phoenix, that day can begin and end at 32 Shea.

A hip espresso bar by day, a trendy dinner hangout by night, 32 Shea seems perfectly at home in North Phoenix that is at once vibrant and relaxing.

This dichotomy is also echoed in the history of the building.  From the 32 Shea website:

In the 80’s this pre-fab building originally served as a drive-thru photo mart…remember the days of taking a photograph and having to wait days before you know how it turned out?

In the early 90’s, the photo lab was retrofitted into its first cafe / coffee house and neighborhood hangout.

In January 2011, the location was transformed once again, but this time into an urban cafe with a flex concept. This new concept allows the atmosphere to completely transform from day to night. The days feel like a hip indie espresso bar / cafe, serving espresso, breakfast + lunch + light cocktails. The flow is fast-paced as patrons order at the counter, in the drive-thru or call in pick-up orders. Then after 4pm something magical happens, the cafe turns into a trendy lounge / restaurant. The atmosphere is dark and cozy, lit with candles, table service begins and cocktails + dinner are served.

It has been stated by many patrons that they feel like they are in two completely different establishments. Perhaps that’s why many of them join us twice a day, multiple times a week.

Check it out and bring your well-behaved, fun loving dogs as well! Don’t miss out on their nutella coffee drink. A great way to start your morning!  

For more info visit 32shea.com or call  602.867.7432.

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