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Photos from Phoenix Tour de Coops

You can see pics from the 2012 Tour de Coops here! http://goo.gl/XXgZC We had over 300 people come over!

Nov 11, 2012 Like

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Thanks!

Its been a very busy time around the flock and while we’ve been good about posting things to facebook we haven’t been as good about updating the blog. This post is brief as we’re getting ready for...

Nov 8, 2012 Like

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People: Harrison Hurwitz

Harrison Hurwitz is an amazing photographer and someone you should know. Check out his blog and get to know him via this interview. (and yes it is intimidating to photograph a photographer!)Who’s...

Aug 19, 2012 Like

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the neighbors got a turkey

We returned from a recent trip to discover that the neighbors (who like us, have some chickens) got a turkey. Now, you might ask how I know this since the fencing and vegetation between our...

Jul 21, 2012 Like

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What the Flock Follows…..

Here are some blogs you should be following (preferably though BlogLovin’) 100 Days of Real Food Read: Because you want to feel/look better Boho Farm and Home Read: Even though you’re not into...

Jun 15, 2012 Like

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Buy: Summer Must-Haves for the Kitchen

I’m the daughter of a chef and food scientist. I live in Phoenix and am cooking/baking my way through summer. Here are some of my top tools for the summer kitchen! Enjoy! Tovolo large ice cube...

Jun 12, 2012 Like

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Buy: Awesome Things From Wings Hawai’i

The flock took a trip, a vacation actually- to Maui. Now before we returned to Maui I wanted to make a shopping list of place with in walking distance of Paia Inn. Wings Hawai’i is not only the...

Jun 5, 2012 Like

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Interview and Field Trip with Juice Core!

I took a field trip. Only this trip was WAY more fun than field in grade school. Upon walking into the kitchen of Juice Core, I was confronted by a flurry of freshness in the form of fruits and...

May 25, 2012 Like

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See: “And the Land Grew Quiet” at the Phoenix Art Museum

Time is running out to see “And the Land Grew Quiet: New Work by Matthew Moore,” which closes June 10! This short-term site specific installation combines two of my favorite things, art and...

May 25, 2012 Like

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Sorry for the lack of posts lately, we’ve been busy in the garden and attending to our 10 week old chicks, Lupe and Ting Ting. Lupe is a bantam silkie and Ting Ting is an Ameraucana. They currently...

May 1, 2012 Like

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It’s in the Bag!

Everyone dwells on great bags for females, but what about the urban man? What should he carry? A traditional briefcase is obvious, a backpack? Too juvenile. Here are some option that are stylish,...

Apr 24, 2012 Like

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Buy: Inspired Book

In getting prepared for my Hawaii trip…I came across this book..photos from a lost era. Source: swell.com via Kate | The Urban Flock on Pinterest

Apr 23, 2012 Like

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Read + Buy: Kinfolk Magazine

Sometimes you pass by something, and you just know you’ll love it? That’s Kinfolk. I haven’t shelled out the funds for a subscription yet, but in the mean time I’ll grab the one in the office. It...

Apr 20, 2012 Like

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See: “Food Patriots”

Little did I know, that two of my favorite things could be combined into subjects of films by one filmmaker, Jeff Spitz. He is the co-founder of Groundswell Films, which makes cross cultural...

Apr 17, 2012 Like

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Carefree Coops?

When it was time to expand our coop to fit our expanding flock, I have to admit….we shopped around. We looked at converting large kennels, buying a shed to outfit, or simply adding on to our...

Apr 16, 2012 Like

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See + Do in Phx: Yoga Rave April 13

After missing the yoga rave held last year in Phoenix, I have held my calendar for this Friday evening for a yoga rave. Yes, a yoga rave. Glow sticks, body paint, a DJ, great outdoor weather and...

Apr 11, 2012 Like

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Buy + Use: Seriously pretty garden tools

Fisher Blacksmithing Beautifully Crafted Garden Tools These handmade, forged tools with wooden handles are wonderful to have out and about in your home or shed, even if you don’t garden…..AND if...

Apr 10, 2012 Like

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Eat: Easter Egg Salad/Deviled Eggs

The flock is back from a visit to the country and now is on high production to get ready for Easter! So much food to make, so little time! Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, this recipe is great...

Apr 5, 2012 Like

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Buy + Use: “city chic” garden-esque

Here are some products I’ve come across that suit the chic city gardener. If gardens and the outdoors inspire you and your flock, you’ll want to know about (details on the click through) : Cork and...

Mar 30, 2012 Like

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Use: ….Your Bike– to Commute

It may be the wrong time of year in Phoenix to begin thinking about this, but next month is “Phoenix Bike Month,” and new bike lanes are being proposed. Let’s talk about commuting by bike! If you...

Mar 28, 2012 Like

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Buy: Art by Sarah Sense

Sarah found a match by Frank Buffalo Hyde (right) for her piece (left), photo by Nanibaa Beck Sarah Sense is an amazing artist who just finished a large project called Weaving the Americas (and a...

Mar 26, 2012 Like

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Buy: Heath ceramics

Letting you in on another secret, Heath Ceramics. Started in 1947 by Edith Heath, many years later, they still use the same process and source…. brown clay (mined in Ione, CA, outside of...

Mar 26, 2012 Like

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See: funny chicken clip for the weekend

This clip cracks me up every-time. Hope you all are having a great weekend. (From http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2LBICPEK6w)

Mar 24, 2012 Like

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Putting the Naughty in Nautical

Last night at Phoenix Art Museum I attended a gallery talk with Dennita Sewell, the curator of the new exhibit The Sea. But before the lecture, my “flock” and I had a glass and wine (all Arizona...

Mar 23, 2012 Like

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House: Urban Pantry

Not too many books pique my interest on title alone but this one did for obvious reasons…introducing urban pantry. The book is all about a thrifty, sustainable and seasonable kitchen. What’s not to...

Mar 21, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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The Haute Sea in Phoenix This Wednesday

Great art is part of any great urban environment. Phoenix has many great artistic organizations and museums but it’s natural to look to Phoenix Art Museum for inspiration. This Wednesday, Dennita...

Mar 20, 2012 Like

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Urban.Yoga.

In the past year or so, I’ve discovered Urban Yoga. Although I’ve mastered headstand, handstand and crow pose….. I’m not this good: Urban Yoga at One Lexington in midtown Phoenix is great. I love...

Mar 18, 2012 Like

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Urban Wood Goods

Urban Wood Goods is one of my favorite Etsy shops, that I’m sharing at the risk that one of you will “scoop” me out of many future purchases. The shop features pretty affordable- industrial, yet...

Mar 15, 2012 Like

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A Better “Pink”

The Tutu Project is by a “friend of a friend” and its wonderful. I could go into detail, but click on the image to learn more. Its more fun that way and besides, I know you’re intrigued. You can...

Mar 15, 2012 Like

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Beautiful Metal Hardware

Love unique jewelry but desire something made of real metals? Something to withstand the banging around from day to day? Then you need contemporary jewelry by Taos artist Maria Samora. Wear to...

Mar 15, 2012 Like

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The Urban Flock

Photos from Phoenix Tour de Coops

Thanks!

People: Harrison Hurwitz

the neighbors got a turkey

What the Flock Follows…..

Buy: Summer Must-Haves for the Kitchen

Buy: Awesome Things From Wings Hawai’i

Interview and Field Trip with Juice Core!

See: “And the Land Grew Quiet” at the Phoenix Art Museum

See: Lupe and Ting Ting

It’s in the Bag!

Buy: Inspired Book

Read + Buy: Kinfolk Magazine

See: “Food Patriots”

Carefree Coops?

See + Do in Phx: Yoga Rave April 13

Buy + Use: Seriously pretty garden tools

Eat: Easter Egg Salad/Deviled Eggs

Buy + Use: “city chic” garden-esque

Use: ….Your Bike– to Commute

Buy: Art by Sarah Sense

Buy: Heath ceramics

See: funny chicken clip for the weekend

Putting the Naughty in Nautical

House: Urban Pantry

The Haute Sea in Phoenix This Wednesday

Urban.Yoga.

Urban Wood Goods

A Better “Pink”

Beautiful Metal Hardware

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