Life Among the Prickly Pears

October 3, 2012 9:16 AM

So, I asked Google this question, but all it turned up were a few outdated lists full of broken links. Here goes: I know that life in widely-beloved cultural centers like Portland (and San Francisco and New York, etc.) has been examined in minute detail by millions of bloggers writing from those cities. I'm looking for interesting blogs written by folks who are based out of the Phoenix area.

These blogs do not need to be regionally-focused, of course, but I'm interested in reading everyday perspectives from people who live in the Valley. I'm open to all types of topics, but generally especially love food and craft blogs. (In order to keep this question on track, thaks to everyone in advance for holding any potential snark about the area--I'm really looking for blog recommendations, not negative commentary about Phoenix.)

posted by anonnymoose to grab bag (3 answers total)

Blooming Rock is an interesting one, focussed on urban design.

These probably fall under the "everyday perspectives" you're after:
- Finley & Oliver
- AZ Plant Lady
- Glenrosa Journeys
- Such Designs (crafty)
- A Little Bite of Life (cooking)
posted by (alice) at 11:55 AM on October 3, 2012 [1 favorite]

You may enjoy Dream Book Design. It started as a home design/decor blog but has moved to "every day" with some crafting and cooking since they had their baby a few months ago.

Feasting In Phoenix is a no-longer-updated restaurant review blog. In the right margin he lists (a probably outdated list) of other foodie blogs, many of which are written in Phoenix.
posted by TishSnave at 4:03 PM on October 3, 2012

I think Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo, is in greater Phoenix
posted by QuakerMel at 2:17 PM on October 7, 2012