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…

Learning How to Make One of these Fabulous Mesh and Ribbon Wreaths
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Learning How to Make One of these Fabulous Mesh and Ribbon Wreaths

For years I have been making wreaths….but not like this. Our friends and recent house guests, Melissa and Kinita share their wreath making skills with me. Their wreath-making technique is very different and what a gift for them to share their skills and techniques with me. The creative possibilities are endless as you get to…

Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom
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Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom

The mudroom is perhaps the most used, and abused room in our home.  Located right off the back door of the house, the mud room is also adjacent to the kitchen, laundry room and library. This small room has 4 doors and a back stair case up to the 2nd floor. The Before Here is…

Autumn in August~Fall Wreath Ideas and Inspiration
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Autumn in August~Fall Wreath Ideas and Inspiration

Today I am teaming up with my blogging friends to talk about autumn, so catch all their great ideas at the bottom of this post. Even though it’s a gazillion degrees here, I am reaching that point that I am ready for next season. Unfortunately our heat will last for at least another 60 to…