Scottsdale Fashion Square is a large mall with a wonderful ambiance for high-end shopping near Camelback and Scottsdale roads. The mall is recognized as one of the top visitor destinations in Arizona.

“Retail Bliss”, the “Beverly Hills of Arizona”, “Forget the views, go to the mall!”. These are just some of the things that have been said about shopping in Scottsdale near Windgate Ranch.

Vino and Canvas is coming to Scottsdale Quarter. Vino and Canvas is a mobile painting party that stops at a variety of establishments around the Valley.

Scottsdale residents, take the work out of Christmas shopping and take a break to enjoy the last Miracle on Main Street of the season in the Center Plaza at Kierland Commons on December 21st.

If you live near the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area head to downtown Scottsdale at South Bridge near Sixth Avenue and Scottsdale road on Saturday, November 30 for Small Business Saturday. The event goes from 11 am to 1 pm and will feature Christmas carolers, free gift- wrapping and “make and take ornaments”.

It’a always the question…what should we do this weekend? As if this time of year isn’t busy enough, we’ve have some friends in town that want to see some holiday events. Here’s what I’ve scoped out so far this weekend:

I can’t believe I found an app that is as fun as Pinterest, but actually useful too! When a friend told me about SWIRL, I literally stopped what I was doing to download it. This little compulsion of mine will change your life when it comes to shopping.