Nothing says French Country Decor quite like the yellows and blues that you find in the Provençal villages in the South of France. I’ve been lucky enough to visit this region several times and each time is better than the last. There are linen and fabric stores everywhere lining the narrow, cobbled streets in towns like Lyon, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence,…
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I’m super envious of those who get to spend their summers in Nantucket. I’ve actually never been, but it looks like such an idyllic setting for a vacation home. The food, the water, the beach, the white houses, the flowers – it all seems so appealing to this desert girl. I couldn’t make it to that part of the country…
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Can you really grow a vegetable garden in Phoenix?? Yep!! Arizona is the second leading producer of lettuce in the entire United States, so it should come as no surprise that vegetable gardens do very well in Phoenix – you just have to know when to plant them! Tomatoes Varieties to plant: Roma Heirloom Black Beauties Grape (yellow and orange)…
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My kids have finally embraced my passion for throwing a good party and setting a pretty great table – or at least their friends have. So when my teenage daughter was thinking about her birthday party, she accepted my offer to plan it for her. We settled on a hip Morrocan Party, and chose the shade of our massive elm…
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It’s no surprise that we take full advantage of our gorgeous weather here in Arizona. Entertaining outdoors is just a way of life in the desert and a lot of my table decor is used year-round, both inside and outside. Having a pool is essential in Phoenix and I love to plan dinners right next to it – here’s my…
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