With apple season just around the corner, let’s talk about apples and my favorite apple pie recipe. After being raised on a wide variety of Connecticut apples, it’s hard not to be an apple snob. But we do have a few varietals that grow well here in Arizona, depending on the USDA Hardiness Zone. At…
Happy Saturday from Phoenix, Arizona! I am back in the Valley of the Sun and even here, you can feel the shift in temperatures in the mornings and evenings. In order to get in the fall spirit, I am hanging the autumn wreaths and adding seasonal touches to the porch too. Thank you for joining…
When we purchased our cabin 12 years ago, I loved the additional space it provided to our family. However, every single wall is white and that not so attractive orange peel drywall texture. Since it is our 2nd home, it is always been fun to come up for a long weekend, then lock it and…
Dear Friends, In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, nestled on 2 lush acres, stands a piece of history—a unique, lovingly restored property that harkens back to the early 1900s. With open spaces dwindling in our city, we count ourselves fortunate to have preserved this slice of the past. This property has been our haven, where…
Happy September! The lazy days of August are behind us and now we wait for the temperature to change. We are still up in the mountains and there is a shift in the light, the smell of the air and the temperature is cooler now in the mornings and evenings. Welcome to September’s Saturday Meanderings…