I grew up in the desert convinced that I hated it. When I turned eighteen, I moved out of Arizona immediately, swearing never to return.

My kitchen is a culmination of long overdue dreams and grief. I had always dreamed of a beautiful open space to cook in, have my morning coffee, or host guests.

I live in a small town in the mid-most-southern part of Michigan. There is big magic here. It’s tossed about on the wind between towering, lush trees of ever-changing vibrant color when not their bare bones after Fall.

Patio homes are a popular choice in the Northeastern USA and are typically situated in charming neighborhoods or adjacent to golf courses.