Countdown to Christmas
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Countdown to Christmas

ByMary Crozier

This week we had our annual neighborhood board holiday party. Nothing like having guests to motivate you to get things done! Unfortunately, I failed to take any great pictures, as I was too busy setting everything up. Photos taken in natural light are the best and of course, these were done in the evening. In…

My Holiday Dining Room
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My Holiday Dining Room

ByMary Crozier

I am so excited to share the holiday changes to our dining room this year. Every year, literally, every year, I have done the same thing when it comes to holiday decorating. When your holiday decorating is repetitive, it’s difficult to imagine the space differently. I was a bit stumped on what to do but…

Simplifying Christmas
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Simplifying Christmas

ByMary Crozier

I don’t know about you, but I am STILL cleaning up after Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful day, especially with the weather being moody and overcast. If you are looking for a cocktail (or can be made without alcohol) for Christmas, this one is certainly the right color! I am not a fan of anything…

Setting the July 4th table
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Setting the July 4th table

ByMary Crozier

We are up in the cooler mountains for the July 4th holiday week. The temperatures have soared in Phoenix so we are truly enjoying the higher altitude. Since the homespun Bull Frog Loop parade goes right by our cabin, we typically host a patriotic brunch set up in the kitchen ~~an easy spread so our…