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TIDWELL Over 60 days, more than 300,000 votes were cast in 400-plus categories to determine the Best of Our Valley 2020 winners. From your favorite mimosas to manicures, dentists to doggie day cares, read on to get to know this year’s deserving frontrunners, as well as a few AZ Foothills favorites along the way. Want more inside scoop on the Best of Our Valley 2020 winners? Follow @bestofourvalley! OPPOSITE: Face of Foothills winner Ava Cashman. Shot by Brad Olson. Creative direction by Claire Perkins. Hair and makeup styling by Allison Pynn. Wardobe styling by Melody Sanchez. Home listed by Jason Mitchell Real Estate. Nina full one-piece swimsuit, $179, and hat, beachbunnyswimwear.com. Best Wedding Bands winner London Gold. londongold.com. Best Tea Spot winner Pop ‘N Tea Bar. popntea.com. BEST VALLEY 2020 THE BOOV 3.indd 32BOOV 3.indd 324/14/20 12:24 PM4/14/20 12:24 PM@bestofourvalley #bestofourvalley 33 BOOV 3.indd 33BOOV 3.indd 334/14/20 12:24 PM4/14/20 12:24 PM34 @azfoothills #azfoothills ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Photo Booth Cruisin’ Photo Bus One could say that Cruisin’ Photo Bus has been on a roll since 2016. The company provides fun, unique entertainment (and keepsakes, of course!) for your guests via its three photo booths that are located inside VW buses. The photo booth buses—lovingly named Margo, Millie and Milo—print tangible photos for guests and also have digital sharing capabilities, boomerang, GIF and video options. What’s more, Cruisin’ Photo Bus has recently expanded its business by adding a hand-made ice cream bike cart to the mix, doling out delish ice cream. The company has served more than 300 events all over Arizona, as well as some forays to California, Utah and New Mexico, and is currently booking through December 2021. @Cruisinphotobus, cruisinphotobus.com. Photo: @alexandraloraine AZFOOTHILLS.COM’S BEST OF OUR VALLEY 2020 BOOV 3.indd 34BOOV 3.indd 344/14/20 12:24 PM4/14/20 12:24 PMBest Local Art Studio AND Best Artist Leila Parnian Art Studio Leila Parnian was born and raised in Scottsdale, attending Arizona State University while pursuing her undergrad in Economics and master’s degree in Urban Planning. After helping run her family business, Parnian Furniture, for 15 years, she left in 2018 to pursue art full time. Parnian now works on custom paintings, murals, mannequin sculptures and clothing/shoes all over the world. She is known for her use of bold colors and black-and-white art. Looking to hone your own skills? She teaches pour art classes at her studio. @leilaparnian, leilaparnian.com. Best Local Band/Musician Steve Ayotte Having established his own unique sound and performance style, Scottsdale-based musician Steve Ayotte uses his music to uplift, inspire and connect with audiences throughout the Valley. With a passion for performance and an undeniable instinct for sound, Ayotte’s musical style is a diverse blend of pop, rock, soul, folk and R&B. In addition to weddings and private events, he performs weekly at local live music hotspots like W Scottsdale, SumoMaya and Kelly’s at SouthBridge. @steve_ayotte, steveayottemusic.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / By Melissa Larsen BOOV 3.indd 35BOOV 3.indd 354/14/20 12:24 PM4/14/20 12:24 PMNext >