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Combining Real and Artificial Flowers
ByMary Crozier May 26, 2021June 3, 2021

Everyone probably already does this, but I am just recently discovering the flexibility one has with combining both real and artificial flowers in floral arrangements. When I think of all those years of being a purist on fresh flower arrangements, combining fresh and artificial really makes sense. Faux flower quality is significantly better than ever….

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier May 15, 2021May 15, 2021

It feels so good to get back to writing a Saturday Meanderings. The last two weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind and I appreciate you understanding my lack of posting. Happy Saturday and let’s chat about what is going on. The day after our houseguests left I excitedly left Phoenix to Orlando, Florida…

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Fresh Peaches
ByMary Crozier May 11, 2021September 25, 2023

At our house, May equals fresh peaches. Generally, and depending on the weather, the first two weeks of May is when our peach tree is abundant with warm, juicy fruit. The only downside is that the fruit tends to ripen all at once. If you don’t glean it from the tree, then it becomes bird…

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Cinco de Mayo
ByMary Crozier April 28, 2021April 27, 2021

Since we are a border state to Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated here on May 5th. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day and it isn’t a federal holiday in Mexico either. So why do we acknowledge this holiday? Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in Southern California in 1863 as…

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Wine Tasting and Historical Tour
ByMary Crozier April 27, 2021April 26, 2021

Each year we support the Scottsdale Artist School. Over time, the School has evolved into one of America’s foremost independent art institutions, offering a robust slate of art programs for adults; and a youth academy for teens and children. Last November, during their annual event (which was virtual), we offered to host a wine tasting and…

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