The People Behind Our Community: Partners We're Proud to Play Beside
- Annika Mills
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
Mahjong has always been about more than tiles and strategy — it's about the people around the table. That's why the partners we choose matter deeply to us. Here's a little love letter to the local businesses that make our community something truly special.
When we think about what makes our mahjong community feel like home, it's not just the satisfying click of tiles or the joy of a winning hand. It's the warmth that surrounds every session — the thoughtful gift someone brings, the children playing freely nearby, the flowers on the table, the art on the walls. That warmth? It comes from our partners.
We believe deeply in the power of local. Supporting the businesses around us isn't just good practice — it's who we are. Each of these partners shares our values: community first, intentionality in everything, and a genuine love for Phoenix and the people who call it home.
We're so grateful for each of them. Here's why.
CHILDREN'S PLAY AND COMMUNITY
Leo & Luca
Leo & Luca is a boutique playspace for children birth to age five, built on the belief that play is powerful — for kids and for parents alike. We love them because they see community the same way we do: as something you build intentionally, one connection at a time. While little ones spark imagination and independence on the play floor, parents find the space to breathe, connect, and recharge. Sound familiar? It's exactly what happens at our mahjong tables.
Hidden gem: drop-off care for up to 2.5 hours. A little pocket of time that's yours — while your kids have just as much fun as you do.
GIFTING AND LIFESTYLE
The Housewarming Project
Everything The Housewarming Project creates is rooted in thoughtfulness, love, and gratitude — three words that could just as easily describe the feeling at one of our mahjong tables. This Phoenix-based gifting brand puts intention into every detail, and their passion for community is something we admire deeply. Whether you're celebrating a new home, a milestone, or simply someone you love, they make the act of giving feel personal and meaningful.
Hidden gem: their concierge gifting service. Share your budget, theme, and vision — they handle the rest. Perfect for the mahjong lover in your life.
FLOWERS AND GIFTS
Cottage Flowers & Gifts
Heartfelt and hand-picked — that's the Cottage Flowers & Gifts promise, and they deliver it with every single bloom. Owned by a proud Arizona native who couldn't imagine calling anywhere else home (and who reaches for a sweater the moment it dips below 80 degrees), this shop is as Phoenix as it gets. Customers come in for flowers and walk out discovering a whole store full of thoughtfully curated gifts for almost every occasion. That's the magic of a place built with genuine love for its community.
Hidden gem: the gifts. Come for the florals, stay for everything else — there's truly something for every occasion.
ART & CREATIVITY
The Art House Gilbert
Creativity, community, celebration — the three pillars of The Art House Gilbert are ones we whole-heartedly share. This gem in the Phoenix small business community is a space where people come to have fun and leave feeling inspired. There's an infectious joy to everything they do, and it's the kind of energy that reminds us why we do what we do. We love being in the same corner as people who believe a great experience changes everything.
Hidden gem: their paint classes. Honestly, one of the most fun things you can do in the valley — book one and thank us later.
Phoenix has always felt like a small community wrapped inside a big city — and these partners are a big reason why. Every time we sit down to play, we're reminded that the connections happening around our tables extend far beyond the game itself.
We're so grateful to have each of these businesses as partners in our community. Your support, collaboration, and enthusiasm help us create meaningful experiences and continue growing a space where people can connect, learn, and enjoy mahjong together. Thank you for being an essential part of what we're building — we truly couldn't do it without you.
Here's to playing together, supporting each other, and building something worth being proud of — one tile, one flower, one painting, one playdate at a time. 🀄
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