New Year's morning brought bright skies and thirsty birds.

We had a couple of storm fronts pass through this month. The first brought a deep chill, and welcomed rain ... and with it a a deep,...

When we planned the front fountains, we never imagined they might one day become beautiful ice sculptures! We have been fascinated by...

Two key enhancements to the Pueblo Room were added this month, to make our guests' stay a little more enjoyable. The first: a wood...

Several times this week, our guests indicated that they had seen javelinas - usually in our driveway. Finally, on the 10th of December,...

While not as dramatic as the East Cost, South, Midwest, or pretty much anywhere else in mid-latitudes, the leaves along the Verde River...

We officially opened our doors to guests, effective November 11, 2020 (11/11/2020). To our delight, both River Room and Copper Room were...

Here is a sample of the views you can enjoy from our home at Origins B&B. This is from our back patio, in the morning sun of late Summer:...

Imagine this view as you sit down to a scrumptious breakfast: Here is a typical breakfast menu: Your breakfast may begin with this: ......

While we are not officially open yet, we have hosted several 'friends and family' guests! I know I have not been keeping up with posts. ...

Nose meets Grindstone. Thanks to our kids helping us move stuff (from three different houses), we moved into our new home, officially, on...

In late July, Diane Williams (Karen's sister) journeyed from her Texas home to visit ... and create a mural for the River Room. See for...

WE'RE IN!!!!! The house has passed its initial inspection, and we can begin moving in! So ... now the REAL WORK begins. As we begin...

Sooooooo close! It's painful to be awaiting the final inspection. We have a 3-page 'punch list' of items that need to be addressed, but...

The EXTERIOR is 99% done! Lights, texture, paint, pavers and rock are in place. Our home Vision is becoming Reality. Visit us mid-summer,...

We're beginning to see the finishing touches! The front entry fountains are rising. These three pillars will be filled with river rock,...

Still moving forward.... Flooring is DONE. Mostly. Landscaping has BEGUN. Good 'stuff' is now happening outside; here are photos of the...

Despite more inclement weather and the spread of COVID-19, the exterior is nearly complete! While strong progress is also being made...

The final touches are starting to show! Our home is intended to look like a native pueblo ("Origins Pueblo"). The sculpting of the...

January started off with inclement weather, once again causing delay in progress. But once the humidity dropped, the stucco crew...