We bought a home in Tucson in April 2008, to use when we have doctor and dental appointments, early or late flights, and for shopping and enjoying cultural activities. The new house is about 2.5 hours from the ranch. We are the second owners of this home, built in 1979. It was still in it's original state when the purchase was completed. Since then, we've had the entire house and guesthouse painted inside and outside. We had ceilings replaced in several rooms, new Mexican tile floors layed, all new kitchen cabinetry and countertops, all new interior light fixtures, and mostly new furnishings. We have spent many hours working in the yard. Papa has built several pieces of furniture. I continue to enjoy the process of decorating. Favorite sources of ideas include Veranda magazine, Metropolitan Home, Architectural Digest, and old issues of Western Interiors and Cottage Living. The clippings I've accumulated over the past 28 years have been thumbed through more times than I can count. Interesting how "home" is ever evolving.
