Lux Coffee Bar

Hello dearies! Wednesday is upon us and I hope it’s as bright for you as it is for me. Today is looking to be quite busy with work, errands, and Catie’s 21^st birthday celebration in the eve. As such, today merits an extra cup of coffee. Because it's Catie’s big day, I can think of no better time to write about a favorite coffee shop that Catie and I discovered together.

Lux Coffee Bar

4404 N Central Ave # 1

Phoenix, AZ 85012

 

(602) 266-6469

Open every day from 7am until 10pm

 Lux is one of the best when it comes to local coffee shops, and I just can’t go there enough. Here’s why: when I first walked into Lux, I noticed that the interior of the place was ulta trendy. Local artists regularly display their work on the walls and hip, soothing music lulls in the background. It was slightly crowded; people from all different walks of life peppered the place, sipping their drinks and nibbling on homemade goodies off hand-painted plates.  While we waited in line, we were immediately drawn to the bakery display of cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, brioche, and quiche. For drinks, I ordered an iced black and white mocha, which is one of their delicious staples, and Catie ordered a cappuccino. By the second sip, we could agree that it is evident that corners are not cut in the making of Lux’s drinks. As Catie noted, Lux's coffee drinks enhance the coffee’s richness and flavor, instead of turning it into a frou-frou concoction that completely masks or replaces the coffee.

In addition to drinks, we ordered a fruit and date bar and a slice of quiche. Both of which tasted uniquely exceptional.  Catie and I sat down on a free couch, finished our treats, and marveled at some interesting people who came through. These pertinent people included a recent bride and groom (still in wedding attire) and a man holstering a firearm.

Precious.

Gun!



All in all, a marvelous time. Please see if you can’t stop by Lux for a coffee date or two. You will have no regrets! Have a wonderful afternoon, love doves. I appreciate you.



Happy birthday, Catie!



XO.

Guide to a Cool Summer

Hi, peaches! TGIF!

Temperature estimation for today: 113 degrees. Eeek!

Now I know in Arizona we like to think that we are tough and capable of handling the extreme heat. I will be the first to admit that I have told way too many people that their 90 degree weather is nothing for an Arizonan who deals with summers of 115 degrees. However, let’s be real with each other for a moment. No one is immune to triple digit, insane madness! So, here are a few tips for stayin’ cool this season:

Three letters: H 2 O !

Sunscreen

Lip balm (Burt's is my fav!)

A/C

Mandatory pool dates

The ocean blue!

Photo taken: January 2011

Adorable tanks

Sun hats (skin spots are so unglamorous)

Water parks

Iced drinks: take your pick!

Recipes included

Delicious Iced Espresso

Frozen Lemonade

Peach Iced Tea

Fruit Infused Water

Secret for the day: water tastes a hundred times more refreshing when fresh or frozen fruit is added to a pitcher of it. Plus, the slight hint of fruit taste is delicious, and the display is beautiful! Go wild.

See! It is possible to have fun in the sun.

But be wise, dearies. Stay cool, smiley, and forgiving.

XO.