Do you live in Mesa or the Southeast Phoenix Valley and love to knit? You will want to check out The Fiber Factory. This store is famous for having one of the widest selections of knitting products of any place in the Phoenix Valley. There is more than 4000 sq ft of yard and supplies for knitting, weaving, spinning, crochet, tatting, basketry or Navajo weaving. There are also classes to help learn all these arts and skills. Visit their website to learn more about his unique area treasure.

The Fiber Factory is an official destination on the contest - Think Outside the Sox. This fun and unique contest runs through January 1, 2009. Check out the contest website to lern more. There is more than $20,000.00 in contest money as a part of this fun contest. This could be a fun way to spend some hours in the upcoming hot summer season.

In historic downtown Mesa Arizona is a unique building called Inside the Bungalow. This old historic home has become the location for arts, yoga, coffee and hosting events. There is also yoga classes and yoga teaching. And it does not stop there - there is massage as well, everything from deep tissue Swedish to Thai foot massage and more. There is something relaxing for everyone. Built in 1916, the building has stood the test of time and still has original parts like the old 1916 fireplace. Outside there are live orchid trees and water features. Call them at 480-844-2353 for more information about events, classes, hours and more.

Looking for something more unusual than the regular "big box" retail store items for your home? If so and you live in, or around. the Mesa Arizona area you may want to check out Domestic Bliss. Domestic Bliss is a unique store that carries unusual Anthropologie-like home decor. They also carry unique women’s wear and baby wear. Visit their website for more information. They also offer design services if you are not sure what you need to add to make your home achieve the look you want.