Organizing the Butler’s Pantry
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Organizing the Butler’s Pantry

ByMary Crozier

The butler’s pantry is a service room between a kitchen and dining room, typically equipped with counters, a sink, and storage space for china and silver.  The origin of the butler’s pantry was between 1810-1820. Our butler’s pantry fits that definition to a tee. The only thing missing in our butler’s pantry is the butler. …

My Kitchen – Part 2
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My Kitchen – Part 2

ByMary Crozier

Yesterday, I visited the home of a friend who is an interior designer with a contemporary, minimalist style.  I was amazed that she lives with absolutely no clutter.  Nothing. Granted, we have vastly different lifestyles but when I came home, I felt my home was cluttered. Isn’t it interesting how different we are and how…

New Vintage Style Kitchen | Kitchen Inspo
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My Kitchen – Part 1

ByMary Crozier

The original kitchen was woefully inadequate. Gotta love the electric cooktop right next to the sink!  It was so small we converted this space into the breakfast room. We desperately needed a new kitchen. Trying to add such a vital room to a 100+ year old home took some careful design and planning.  Thankfully we…

Fall in Phoenix
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Fall Equals More Outdoor Living

ByMary Crozier

I understand some of the country is having extremely cold weather.  But here in Phoenix, we are experiencing ideal fall temperatures.  The air conditioners are officially off and windows are open.  It’s time to remove the outdoor furniture covers and spend time outside for the next several months. One of the entertaining spaces at Bella…

The Well Tower and Fall planting
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The Well Tower and Fall planting

ByMary Crozier

The well tower is a unique fixture on our property. Originally designed to pump and house the equipment for the well, it was in a deteriorated state when we purchased our property back in 1999. But over time we did restore it and it serves multiple purposes now in 2021. It becomes a topic of…