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The Back Terrace Project is Complete

ByMary Crozier June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

House Projects Back in March, during the lockdown, we created a list of home projects to tackle. As I was washing all the windows in the house, my husband started working on the back terrace. Like most projects, the work on the back terrace morphed into something bigger…..yet better. To see that post of lockdown…

Making the Perfect Peach Pie

ByMary Crozier May 24, 2022May 25, 2022

I bake all the time, however, making the perfect pie is often elusive. Sometimes my pies come out beautifully and other times when making a fruit pie, the bottom crust is soggy and there is just too much juice. I believe this is my life long quest, especially when it comes to peach pie. With…

Painting and Reupholstering Wicker Chairs

ByMary Crozier May 24, 2022July 18, 2022

As you recall, we recently remodeled our pool house with new flooring, paint, lights, furniture, rugs and a new kitchenette. The last two items that need attention are the wicker/wood framed chairs that sit in the front entryway. Since it has been many years since I covered these cushions, I don’t even recall the look…

Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier May 20, 2022May 21, 2022

Today will be one of the cooler ones (high of 92 degrees) as this week was indeed a warm one, well over triple digits. I guess summer is officially here in the southwest. Fortunately, our neighborhood has one of the largest tree canopies and I truly believe we are 10 degrees cooler than the rest…

A Sorely Needed Terrace Makeover

ByMary Crozier May 17, 2022May 18, 2022

We have a lovely space outside of our master bedroom that has been sorely neglected. The terrace is located on the second story so when outside, it feels like it we are up in the tree tops. It is very private and surrounded by lush foliage. There’s a wonderful view over to the pool house…

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