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Our 2024 Holiday Home Tour
ByMary Crozier December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

There are some years that I go all out in decorating the house and property. However, this year, my goal is to create that holiday magic but in a simple way. After such a busy year, I envisioned lots of greens, garland, candles and velvet ribbon. Nearly every aspect of this year’s holiday decor incorporate…

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Holiday Styling Workshop a Resounding Success!
ByMary Crozier November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

On Saturday, we held the Holiday Styling Workshop here at our historic home. The morning is a chilly one at 38 degrees, but we first gather in the kitchen to the smells of freshly baked dried cherry scones, fresh fruit and warm cups of coffee lattes. Many of our guests attended last year’s workshop and…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier October 18, 2024October 19, 2024

We have a “chilly” weekend forecast~low in the 50s and high in the 70s. It’s practically winter in Phoenix! Unfortunately, next week will be back in the 90s, but anything under triple digits is considered a blessing here. The windows are open and the stale summer air-conditioned air is being replaced by fresh autumn vibes….

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier September 30, 2022September 30, 2022

Happy Saturday and I hope you are enjoying the fall season. Our morning and evening weather is slightly shifting to cooler temperatures. Last weekend we went to the mountains where we had actual crisp sweater weather. The social season is starting up again here in Phoenix, and we are looking forward to entertaining again. It’s…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier February 12, 2022February 12, 2022

What a beautiful week here. The freezing temperatures seem to be gone and signs of Spring are popping up everywhere. If I could wish for one climate here, now would be the one. Cool mornings requiring a sweater and afternoons that are pleasant and sunny. Welcome to yet another Saturday Meanderings where we chat about…

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