Through my business, Picket Fences, Inc. (see story here) I try to remodel, restore or rejuvenate a local house every 18 months or so. Typically, the goal is to find gems in our immediate neighborhood, but this latest find was one I couldn’t resist. A sweet friend of mine, Madison Hallock contacted me when she…
My vegetable garden is comprised of 5 raised beds made from concrete blocks and edged with brick. I like raised beds because it’s easier on the back and you can control the condition of the soil. The PVC pipes are hooped over the beds to allow for bird netting or shade cloth to protect the…
My husband and I made a very quick overnight trip to Bella Terra North, our cabin in the White Mountains of Arizona. We have never been that couple who gaze into each others eyes, sit face-to-face and have lengthy conversations. We are both very busy, but when we do talk, we are more of what…
It was the perfect morning to go to my favorite nursery to select flowers for the planters and vegetables for the garden. We love to go to Whitfill Nursery, not only because it is close to our home, but it is family-owned and has operated in Phoenix for over six decades. It’s a delightful place…
I love this time of year because fall decorations I add to home decor last from September to November. With some additions and subtractions, you can encompass autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Each season, the kitchen gets its share of autumn colors and decor. To see more about my kitchen, click here. In retrospect, when designing…