Teresa K. Traverse

For the past few years, FABRIC’s reFABRICate Fashion Show has challenged designers to craft stylish, upcycled pieces made from one of fashion’s most unsustainable materials: denim. In April, FABRIC teamed up with Tempe Marketplace and Threadz to repurpose used denim into stylish, runway-ready creations.
Fashion designer, stylist, and ASU FIDM student Sammi Satori took home this year’s “RunzWithScissors” award at the reFABRICate Fashion Show. Her winning piece was an updated, sustainable take ...

Visiting again reminded me of how I felt the first time I visited the city. I was excited about leaving my home state of Virginia but looking forward to the future. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it as a full-time writer and editor (I did) but knew I had to try. That’s what the future is, really. It’s about acknowledging the past but also about moving forward, step by step, into the great unknown and toward a brighter future. It’s what I did over a decade ago, and what I do nearly every day — like...

Large cities are typically home to thriving LGBTQ+ communities, but many small towns also welcome diversity through Pride festivals, community centers, and flourishing queer-owned businesses. If you’re looking to vist a small town with diverse appeal, take a closer look at these four LGBTQ-friendly destinations.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

High in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Eureka Springs is a city that drips with historical charm. It also prides itself on being inclusive with the u...

Ways to save on closing costs when selling a home.

Indie bookstores are booming in metro Phoenix. Learn more about the eight top options in the Valley of the Sun.
Even though we are living in a digital-centric age (and you’re likely reading this on your phone right now), indie bookstores are, against all odds, booming. A slew of new indie bookstores has opened all over the Valley over the past few years. If your bookshelves are looking a little bare or you just want to check out a new-to-you place, here are eight new and established indie boo...

Downtown Phoenix is known as one of the Valley of the Sun’s primary entertainment hubs. If you’re a sports or music fan, it’s an ideal place for you to live to catch the Phoenix Suns and Mercury tip off at the Mortgage Matchup Center, see the Diamondbacks step up to the plate at Chase Field, or catch live entertainment at nearby music venues like Crescent Ballroom, The Van Buren, and the Arizona Financial Theatre. Downtown Phoenix also hosts an abundance of festivals and other special events ...

Salt & Straw co-founder Tyler Malek on turkey ice cream, community, & the new Phoenix location
In this Q&A with Salt & Straw co-founder Tyler Malek, learn about the brand’s origins, why it’s all about community, and the new Phoenix location.
Salt & Straw is one of the most recognizable ice cream brands in the United States. What started out as a pushcart in Portland, Oregon, back in 2011 has blossomed into an iconic company with 50 locations across the country.
A new Phoenix location just ope...

Keep reading to learn about the cost of rent, walkability, schools, safety, and more in the vibrant Roosevelt Row district.
Located in downtown Phoenix, Roosevelt Row is one of the state’s most vibrant arts districts. Expect to find plenty of art galleries, bold murals (like the colorful “Welcome to Roosevelt Row”), restaurants, bars, and shops along or nearby Roosevelt Street, including one of my favorites. Named after the owner’s grandmother, locally owned Bunky Boutique is always packed wi...