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Another Gorgeous Holiday in Phoenix Arizona!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

Another Gorgeous Holiday in Phoenix Arizona!

 

Thanksgiving 2011 was as lovely as it could possible be!  We invited some of our closest friends and a few new friends/clients to a lovely sit-down Thanksgiving Feast in our 'French Chateau Alcove".  Every year at this time we create an enchanting picturesque entertaining space that we use for dinners and champagne tastings.  At thanksgiving the alcove patio is  decorated 'just a bit' but.....tomorrow we'll pull out all the stops and get it ready for Christmas parties. It's beyond magical!

Everybody enjoyed our lovely turkey and ham dinner along with all the other normal regular Thanksgiving goodies.  Good friends, good food, good wine - Life is good!  Everybody bought their specialty food dish this yearThanksgiving in Phoenix At Anna Banana's so it made it so easy for me and my husband. That part I like - a lot, it's going to be my new tradition!

The day after Thanksgiving our dear friends that were visiting from out of town and my husband and I enjoyed a lovely brunch and then took in a wonderful movie "Midnight in Paris".  If you haven't seen the movie be sure to go or rent it. It was the perfect holiday movie.  Our friend Deborah lived in Paris for years so listening to her excitement about seeing all her familiar places was delightful.  She was like a little kid in a candy shop!

Today we all slept in again - ahhhhhh - such luxury!  Again we treated them to a fabulous new outdoor patio brunch with the most incredible breakfasts in all of Phoenix.  And I kid you not - it's an amazing restaurant - Timo's on Central Ave, North of Northern! I'll be sure to write  more  about Timo's on another day and take pictures so you'll know where to enjoy a lovely brunch on the weekends while you're in Phoenix!

It's now time to start the Christmas Decorating!  Can't wait to share pictures as we go all out at our home!
 

 I hope that you enjoyed the  Thanksgiving Holiday -  and  had some time
to relax and apreciate all the good in your life.  Bless you!

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Comments (16)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Glad you had a wonderful holiday weekend.  Glad you survived all the hustle and bustle and even more gal you had a down day just for YOU!!!

Nov 26, 2011 10:47 AM
Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD

Anna ~ Sounds like a perfect holiday weekend so far & we've got one more day! Enjoy!

Nov 26, 2011 10:49 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Sounds like a completely wonderful Thanksgiving. Having guests bring their specialty food dishes is an idea we have to try next year! 

Nov 26, 2011 10:51 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Anna....sounds like a fabulous thanksgiving....I'm happy you did....and I'm sure your guests loved every minute of their visit.

Nov 26, 2011 10:53 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Anna,  Sounds like it was the perfect holiday.  Glad you got a chance to shed the peel and relax. 

Nov 26, 2011 11:03 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Perfection personified!  So glad you had such a wonderful Thaksgiving Miss Banana!  Can't wait to see the photos when you pull out all the stops!  :~)

Nov 26, 2011 11:11 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Ann.

That is a beautiful setting...Glad you enjoyed the holiday.

Nov 26, 2011 11:13 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

John is was great each and ever day busy or not!  Just one of those 'perfect' holidays!

Diane - one more day but time to get some work done!  And decorations up!!

Larry and Sheila - it sure makes it a whole lot easier and relaxing! Try it!

Barbara - I'm sure they did - how could one not enjoy such a lovely day and evening in Phoenix!

Belinda....hahahaha - I sure did get to shed the peel for a few days. And now it's back on and raring to get stuff done!!

Roger - you'd love it being a decorator!!!  I must admit I do go a bit over the top - ok maybe more but Hey I am by it honestly!!  I grew up in a magical holiday land as my Mom was a fabulous decorator.

Joshua - thanks we really enjoy our 'little alcove' for special smaller dinners. Pefect setting!

Nov 26, 2011 11:40 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

So glad you had a wonderful holiday Anna!  We slept in yesterday but not this am. It's hard when we're used to the same ole routine time getting up

Nov 26, 2011 01:54 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Anna, I'm glad that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I think that all of us have so much to be thankful for.  Oh, I almost forgot -- how is Lurana's recovery going?

Nov 26, 2011 02:16 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Gorgeous table.  So glad that you have had a lovely time with friends and family.

Nov 26, 2011 02:34 PM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

You could do a whole ad campaign aimed at NY and the theme could be have Thanksgiving Dinner on your patio in Phoenix.  I had to read your post twice to actually believe that you ate outside.

Nov 27, 2011 02:48 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Anna - Great food, great friends and great fun - it sounds like you had the perfect mix for a perfect holiday. I'm glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and even got to sleep late - I vaguely remember what that was like. And thanks for the Midnight in Paris recommendation -  it is on our list.

Nov 27, 2011 04:08 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Anna, sounds as if your holiday was perfect.   Ours wasn't as spectacular, but it was great.  Thanks for the Banana fix.

Nov 28, 2011 07:02 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Wow! Your table is GORGEOUS! Glad you enjoyed your time with your friends and clients! Blessings!! ♥

Nov 28, 2011 03:40 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 I just returned from Phoenix to the gray and gloom of the Pacific Northwest. 80°sure beats 37° any day of the week... 

Nov 29, 2011 03:58 AM