After a summer of solo workstations, beachy backdrops, and timezone Tetris, the ENC team is officially back in our desert groove, and more importantly, back in the stood.
Yes, we loved our beachside Zooms and working in swimsuits, but nothing beats the magic of being together again. The brainstorms hit harder, the iced coffees taste better, and the fall energy? It’s already simmering, okay we can dream.
But before we dive headfirst into a very full (and very fun) season, we’re taking a beat to share what we missed most while we were away. Our local loves, homegrown rituals, and the places that keep our creativity flowing.
Elizabeth:
The Foundry Yoga - Excited to get back into my yoga rythym! (Not to mention ... fun Foundry project in the works .... check back soon ;) )
Four till Four - Missed my Saturday morning coffee walks here !
Zoyo Frozen Yogurt - Cake batter , dutch chocolate, choc chips, chocolate hardshell (can we tell I like chocolate ..)
Bead World - I've been gathering inspo on my travels and can't wait to make some new jewelry for fall!
Marly:
I've been doing at home pilates this summer, but definitely missing my RIDE classes at Groundwrk - shoutout Reagan, love his classes!
Also been cravingggg Urban Cookies sweet treats! GF Strawberry cupcake is where it's at (and I'm not even gluten free)And my salty, spicy cravings for tacos -- I'd love a crisp Mojavito from Chico Malo right about now
And I've also been on the book grind, so I can't wait to stop by Changing Hands again for a little summer refresh
Channing:
Missing my early morning sweat at Purebarre Central Phx!! Though the hikes in Hawaii are giving me a gooood workout, I do miss that barre burn!
Love a stop at Strip Mall for a pistachio matcha & a Bad Hambres bean & cheese burrito :)
Can't wait to get back & develop alllll of my summer film at Foto Forum—the kindest people & I get my photos back so quick!
Grabbing brunch with my girls at Otro Cafe first thing! (incredible matcha & flapjacks) <3
Lanya:
Desert Mvmt - Missing my morning workouts and seeing all my favorite teachers!
Newell Vintage - Shopping at my favorite vintage store and seeing what goodies I can find!
Sauvage x Mas Amable - Best wine + dinner duo for a lil cutie date night!
Jerry's Artarama - Need to stock up and try new goodies at my fav art store!!
Jessica:
The team left town. I stayed desert-side. Still got my dose of magic, golden hours and all.
Smiths on 7th - get the Ghetto Bird (you're welcome)
Casa Luna - sound baths, meditation circles and hypnotherapy oh my!
Nelson's - homemade seafood towers supplied by Nelsons!
Pole Power Fitness - starting again. 10 years ago I was a pole instructor, now I am a student again
Ellyse:
I've SO loved my constant outdoor fresh air energy so not entirely ready for inside air conditioning mode.
BUT --My cajete coffee treat at Otro
Saturday barre-less class at Sweatshop with my gal pals / OR pilates reformer with my one and only Sara (founder of Desert Mvmt)
Perusing one of my bestie's shops with Theo for all the ongoing inspo
The asian chicken salad at Tesota - just wowwww.
The desert didn’t skip a beat while we were gone and neither did our cravings. From taco runs to barre burns, iced matchas to art store hauls, it feels damn good to be back in the Valley of the Sun. The team’s tan (except Jess), the calendars are full, and the creative flow? Stronger than ever.
Got a local gem we need to try? Send it our way. The more iced matcha, the better.