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The Guest Cottage Rejuvenation
ByMary Crozier April 6, 2023April 8, 2023

The guest cottage renovation is complete. This is not a comprehensive renovation, but enough to make it feel fresh and functional. My daughter and her two dogs and one cat made this their home for 3 years. Normal wear and tear plus pets…well you get the picture. Here is the guest house remodel reveal and…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier February 3, 2023February 4, 2023

Happy Weekend and I am so glad you are here today for another Saturday Meanderings. What an interesting week~ranging from chores, bill paying, meetings, hearings and a wonderful tour of a transitional living facility. Let’s get started chatting about all good things this week. A Snowy Mountain Getaway We took a quick overnight trip up…

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Christmas | decorating and design | historical homes | holiday decorating | Outdoor living | porches | renovation | Wreaths

Your Home’s Entry-Are You Making a Good First Impression?
ByMary Crozier November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

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…

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From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs
ByMary Crozier September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

A few weeks ago, in two separate garbage piles, I found Adirondack chairs and a small table. Typically I do not look for junk furniture in someone else’s trash, but I do love a good Adirondack chair. Several new Adirondack chairs are made with a high density polyethylene and can be pricey. So when an…

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Chickens | Christmas | decorating and design | DIY | furniture | historical homes | holiday decorating | house restoration | household | Informational | renovation

Room by Room :The Hardworking Mudroom
ByMary Crozier September 13, 2022December 19, 2023

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…

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