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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier June 21, 2024June 22, 2024

Well, it’s officially summer and we are so grateful to be up in the Arizona mountains and out of the 100+ degree heat. This is the first weekend since May that I do not have something (event, travel) scheduled and I hope to relax and do lots of reading, naps and baking. Do you have…

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artificial flowers | decorating and design | flowers | Gardening | household | Informational | planting | porches

Who Loves a Beautiful Window Box?
ByMary Crozier June 12, 2024June 13, 2024

Currently I am traveling in Connecticut and during my morning walk, I am surprised to see so many beautiful window boxes filled with colorful flowers. Naturally this got me thinking about window boxes and how I do not have a one. Nada. No where on either of our properties is there a single window box!…

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Exterior Revivals: Before and After of Home Facelifts
ByMary Crozier May 13, 2024May 14, 2024

Who doesn’t love a good Before and After photo, especially when it comes to homes. For nearly 10 years, I found my passion in restoring and remodeling homes in our neighborhood. My business, Picket Fences, would breathe new life into older homes. This concept was long before “flippers” came onto the housing scene. With every…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier December 8, 2023December 9, 2023

Welcome to Saturday Meanderings! So much of my week was devoted to a neighborhood issue~lots of research, creating a powerpoint presentation and sitting in a hearing for 5 hours. Naturally I’d rather be decorating for the holidays, but sometimes other responsibilities take precedent. We have a rather large event at the house today, so I’m…

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autumn | centerpieces | decorating and design | Entertaining | fall | fall decorating | flowers | historical homes | holiday decorating | Informational | porches | Tablescapes

Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!
ByMary Crozier October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Last Thursday and Friday, we hosted the very first Fall Styling Workshop here at our historic property, Bella Terra. Naturally, for weeks and months beforehand, we dreamed and planned. But anything you imagine in your head and then execute in real life, comes with a bit of trepidation. I am very happy to say, with…

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