Making a  Gingerbread House
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Making a Gingerbread House

Two years ago I made my first gingerbread house. It is such a rewarding, creative experience that I am looking forward to it again this year. Maybe it is my love of renovating homes or the artistic energy that goes into gingerbread house making. But the whole process is positively rewarding. Which Dough Recipe to…

Holiday Home Tour 2022
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Holiday Home Tour 2022

Although tweaks occur on a daily basis, most of the holiday decorating is complete. Last week, I shared our driveway entry gates and front porch and today, I welcome you inside our home for a holiday home tour. The Front Hall The front hall is full of fresh cedar garland and red plaid ribbons. In…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Here it is, Saturday again and time for a Saturday Meanderings! So happy you are here today as we chat about all good things that happened this week. December is cruising along at a fast pace, but this week, at least for me, it was a productive one.I accomplished many things each day so the…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Well, can you believe it is December and almost the end of 2022? It appears that this year has blown by so fast for so many. Thanks for stopping by today for another Saturday Meanderings, where we review all the good things that happen this week. End of the Turkey With two 14 pound turkeys…

Entries-Making a First Impression
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Your Home’s Entry-Are You Making a Good First Impression?

As you may know, our historic home was built in 1910, before Arizona became a state. Originally the plats of land were 20 acres and were marketed to build rural agricultural estate homes surrounded by citrus groves. Nearly all the large parcels have been subdivided as Phoenix has grown. We feel fortunate to still have…