Phoenix Living

I must admit that I really miss living in North County San Diego.  I miss the beach a lot.  I finally went to Cardiff State Beach and I think it's my new favorite.  Driving back to the heat was hard.  But all the things that I love most in the world are here.  My husband, our house, our pets, our friends, our old hangouts.

{murphy's bridle path along central}

I've lived here 10 years now and you'd think I've been everywhere already.  Well, I definitely haven't.  I think I've found my niche here.  I'm so happy staying at home with the kids, working part-time for a farm (keeping my foot in the local food scene), and loving finding lovely local places that are oh-so special.

I love The Willows. Pane Bianco. Joe's Real BBQ. The Coffee Shop at Agritopia. Luci's.

{local lily}

I recently took a quick trip to Mesa to see Found and Domestic Bliss.  Beautiful, right?

{melissa jill via found}

And there are so many places I have yet to discover.  Here are a few places I can't wait to go:

{Trouve via Local Lily}

{Chestnut Lane via Local Lily}

The Liberty Market

Bunky Boutique

Frances Vintage {I've been, but not in a loooong time}

See, Phoenix is pretty great.  Now look what you're missing...{wink}