What are You Reading?
In retrospect, I wish I was spending more time reading during our sheltering in place. But our weather is beautiful […]
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Collections
Collection: the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together Do you collect something of […]
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Tomato, Peach and Corn Salad
It is STILL very hot here in Phoenix and this recipe is cool and refreshing. Wherever you are celebrating Labor […]
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Cold Brew Coffee
Is cold brew coffee all the rage in your area? Two years ago, I never even heard of cold brew….naturally […]
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Uptown Farmers Market
I love our neighborhood as it provides the best of both rural and urban living. Even though we are 10 […]
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My Trip Back East
I just returned from a 7-day trip to the east coast. 5 flights, 3 hotels, 2 different rental cars and […]
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Arranging Flowers
When I was in 11th grade I worked over the Christmas holidays at our local florist, Johnson Flowers and Gifts […]
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Coffee/Beverage Center Re-do
The lifeblood of our household revolves around the kitchen, especially the coffee/tea counter. In the mornings, this portion of the […]
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Enjoying California
As you know, in Phoenix, it is nearly impossible to do anything outside due to the summer heat. During our […]
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Painting on Vacation
Each year we visit the Pacific Ocean for our family vacation. This trip is especially exciting for me as I love being by the water.
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What are you reading this summer?
I feel like I’m on a roll. The last few books I’ve read have been winners! The summer’s less hectic schedule allows more time to read~~especially if we are stuck inside due to triple digit heat. Here are the books I have read and the ones I plan to read.
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A wonderful 4th of July!
We had a WONDERFUL day celebrating the 241st anniversary of the independence of America! The Annual Bull Frog Loop parade (Bull Frog Loop is the name of our street) goes by our cabin. It’s the perfect time to host a brunch for our neighbors and friends before the parade.
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French Bistro Chairs
I have always liked the look of a French Bistro Chair. I recently had all the staging furniture removed from […]
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