Entries-Making a First Impression
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Your Home’s Entry-Are You Making a Good First Impression?

ByMary Crozier

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…

From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs
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From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs

ByMary Crozier

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…

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

ByMary Crozier

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…

Take a Peek into Our Guest Cottage
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Take a Peek into Our Guest Cottage

ByMary Crozier

I’ve had a few requests to share pictures of the guest cottage interior. This sweet small building sits in the quiet northwest corner of our property and is very secluded from the main house. We estimate the age of the guest cottage to be from the 1930 to 1940. So let’s take a peek. I…