The proverbial straw - my LAST stand with Wells Fargo Banking! - 10/31/11 09:16 PM
Argent has had a Wells Fargo account for 3 years now, after Compass Bank was giving us a lot of trouble over our Merchant Services account (taking Credit Cards).
The first 2 years were pretty unextrodinary; business as usual.
I don't know what's gotten into them, but customer service has TANKED, and it seems like they are looking for any possible way to make a buck.
Mysterious "Service Fees" started showing up on both our Argent and personal accounts; I have had to go into a branch twice in the past 6 wks, and Nathan once - they changed the minimum … (5 comments)

JUST ARRIVED from Mexico! Big Pottery, antique doors and rustic accessories! - 10/28/11 03:20 PM
We're slaving away at the warehouse today, uncrating a big order of accessories from Mexico!
Here are photos of some of our new pieces - all the pottery is hand-made and hand-painted!:

     Large Square Indian Vase - approx 16" x 16" $59.00
     Small Square Indian Vase - approx 14" x 14"  $39.00
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
     Small Rustic two-toned Vase - approx 29" x 15"  $140.00
     Large Rustic two-toned Vase - approx 41" x 15"  $160.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
     Pottery … (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday: Sunset in a Desert Paradise....... - 10/26/11 10:19 PM

We had a full day today, furnishing a Vacation Condo in the Sienna Community of Scottsdale, as well as picking up some Rustic Southwest Furniture from the southwest side of Phoenix.
Driving home, we saw an amazing sunset at Camelback Mountain - can you guess how it got its name...?  ;)
I'm seeing the FB and AR postings from people in other parts of the country - let me just say, "all the grass is green here, and it's sunny and 85f.  How soon can you get here....?".
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GREAT news for Canadians that want to live part-time in Phoenix - "Retirement Visa" bill in Congress! - 10/22/11 02:20 PM
From our friends at Keats Connelly - GREAT news for Canadians who want to keep a winter home in Phoenix or elsewhere in the U.S.!
Great News for Canadians!
 
Finally, great news, the latest version of the Retirement Visa for Canadians we have been lobbying for since the fourth edition of The Border Guide in the mid-1990s, has returned.  Over 15 years, Bob Keats personally had countless meetings with US Senators and other political figures, immigration attorneys and Chambers of Commerce.  Many readers of The Border Guide have written letters to their local politicians and Chambers of Commerce to try to get this Visa.  The … (3 comments)

TODAY 10-3! GIANT Warehouse sale - Phoenix furniture, home decor - items AT COST! - 10/22/11 01:21 PM
If you live in or around Phoenix and need ANYTHING for your home, get here by 3PM today (10/22/11)!
We are holding our Fall Warehouse Sale and blowing out NEW, floor models, scratch-n-dent, and discontinued furniture, mattresses, linens and home decor!  SOME ITEMS AT OUR COST - we need to make some room in our showroom!

947 S 48th St, #115Tempe AZ 85281602-774-2294
Visa/MC/Discover/AmEx accepted; delivery available for a fee! We are conveniently located near 
Sky Harbor Airport, SE of the University and 48th St intersection.
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REMINDER! GIANT Phoenix Furniture Sale SATURDAY 10-3! - 10/20/11 08:11 PM
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How much junk would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck (or furnishing service) could.....? - 10/20/11 12:14 AM

I wish I had taken this photo before I started unpacking the truck and trailer today, but....
If you've ever wondered how much debris comes from furnishing a 2 bed + den, 1600sf Vacation Home.....now you know.  
All the boxes are broken down, except for the ones that are full of packing material.
This install in Kierland was "Furniture Only" - we would have much more debris if we fully stocked the kitchen, cleaning supplies, etc....
Note the bed of the truck has stuff, too!
By the way - our warehouse has a recycling bin courtesy of Waste Management … (4 comments)

ON NBC RIGHT NOW! Dateline is checking up on repairman scams in Scottsdale, AZ! - 10/17/11 12:14 AM
If you are near a TV, turn on NBC (Channel 12 on Cox in Phoenix) immediately!
Dateline NBC has a homeowner in Scottsdale on board; she had professionals come in and make minor altercations to her working pool, A/C, garage opener, and water heater.  Now repairpeople are coming through and being tested - it's not going well.....one tells Chris Hansen, "Shouldn't you be catching pedophiles instead of messing with &%#! like this...?".  
Must-See TV, indeed!
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FURNITURE WAREHOUSE SALE! Sat 10/22/11 - 10-3 - GREAT savings! - 10/15/11 06:22 PM
We will be holding our fall Warehouse Sale next Saturday, October 22nd, from 10-3!
I need to blow out some floor models, scratch-n-dents, discontinued items, and BRAND NEW pieces - we are packed to the gills!  Furniture, linens, mattresses, home decor....you name it, I want to sell it!  Our 4500sq ft space is overstuffed!  Select items I'll be blowing out at cost, so if you know any stagers, please let them know - they can pick up some GREAT VALUES on new inventory!
Visa/MC/Discover/AmEx accepted; delivery available for a fee.
 
 
Our showroom/warehouse is located at 947 S 48th St, … (2 comments)

Wordless Wednesday: The daily struggles of an American House Cat...... - 10/12/11 08:08 PM

I wish my biggest challenge of the day was deciding which cushion on the couch to shed all over....  ;)
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CENSUS DATA: Maricopa Co. (Arizona) tops the list for home vacancies - 10/07/11 04:51 PM
2010 Census reports are rolling in, and according the the article on AZCentral, Maricopa Co. (Arizona) had the highest percentage of vacant homes, condos or apartments among the 10 most-populated counties in the country.
This is not surprising based on the number of foreclosed homes, results of over-building during the "boom" years.  
The most shocking stat to me was that 227,696 dwellings were reported as "vacant" when the 2010 Census was conducted.  By comparison, the city of Tucson has about 230,000 rooftops - so there are as many vacant homes/condos/apts in the Phoenix area as there are total units in … (2 comments)

OPA! 51st Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival this weekend! Put on your "fat pants"! - 10/06/11 02:46 PM
It's that time again.....!
The 51st Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival is this weekend, at Holy Trinity Church at 1973 E Maryland in Phoenix!
All the usual awesomeness you'd expect at a Greek festival - Music/dancing, crafts, and - my personal favorite - food, more food and beer!
The Festival starts Friday 10/7, 5PM-10PM; Saturday 11AM-10PM, and Sunday 11AM-8PM.  Admission is only $3!
See all the details in the flyer 51st Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival or visit the Holy Trinity website.
OPA!
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Do you have 1 pot, a can opener, and a hankerin' for a nutritious meal...? - 10/04/11 04:03 PM
We are trying to eat better (and by better, I mean, "less trips to drive-thrus"), and I've been so busy, I haven't been to the grocery in ages!
Looking for something to eat for lunch, I came across this recipe from the P90X cookbook - all you need is a can opener, a large pot, and 20 minutes!
Black and White Bean Chili
1 teaspoon oil1 cup onion, diced2 cups fat-free chicken broth, low sodium6 oz canned tomato paste4 oz green chilies1 teaspoon cumin16 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed16 oz canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
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