Spring has officially sprung! (...I type with my cozy sweater on behind fogged up glass in Columbus, Ohio.) And although the April showers and May flowers haven't reared their beautiful heads, I've got memories from my visit to Tucson Arizona's Canyon Ranch to get me through. A couple of weeks ago my sister and I ventured to the wild, wild west (mostly to visit this incredible Tucson tradition and spend time with our incredible Aunt Tina) and soaked up the warmth of the deser

Treasure hunting is what we call it in our family. We scour thrift stores, antique malls, and gem shows for the newest treasure to add to our collection. We swoon over a chunky tortoise ring, live for a well-loved denim jacket that does the 80's justice, an old-timey camera or some other knick-knack that we obviously HAVE to HAVE. And just like Disney caters to every child's dream, the Tucson Gem Show in Arizona does the trick for the treasure hunters. I am lucky enough to ha