Candelaria Design ~ Enhancing your Lifestyle
Oklahoma Tornado - May 20, 2013Posted May 21, 2013 at 9:50 pm
We have all been watching and praying for the victims and survivors of this week's horrible storm that hit the Oklahoma City area and in particular the suburb of Moore, Oklahoma. The tiny screen shots we see on television I'm sure cannot... read more 
Happy Mother's Day - 2013Posted May 12, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Happy Mother's DayWe wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there and especially to my mom! Thanks for the legos, drawing pads, art kits, and dragging me to model homes when I was a kid. It all paid off! We are all so blessed... read more 
Springtime has arrived!Posted March 11, 2013 at 11:38 pm
Springtime has arrived in Arizona! And it may not quite be 100º's yet but the Arizona market is sure on fire. This has been the busiest winter / spring season we have seen since 2006. It's great to see and I'm excited to see... read more 
Happy Valentine's Day 2013Posted February 13, 2013 at 11:37 pm
We wish all of our wonderful clients a Happy Valentine's Day! And where better to celebrate Valentine's Day than at our newest creation - Julia Baker Confections http://www.juliabakerconfections.com- and her new piece of chocolate... read more 
Happy Thanksgiving from Candelaria DesignPosted November 23, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Wow, I cannot believe the Holidays are upon us. I think it always sneaks up on us out here in Arizona when you go outside and the grass is green, the geraniums are... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 8 - Lacole' and CookingPosted September 11, 2012 at 8:54 pm
We are roughly half way through the trip now so today is usually a wind down day. Everyone chose to head into the nearby town of Umbertide, a small but charming town about 20-30 minutes northeast of where we are staying on the banks... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 7 Wine Tour of Tuscany with PinoPosted September 8, 2012 at 6:24 pm
As I mention all the time, one of the things I love about Italy is the loyalty of the people here. Pino has been my wine guide for the 9 years I have been coming to this region. Pino is now 74 years old and going... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 6 - DerutaPosted September 2, 2012 at 9:46 pm
We started our day with a nice swim and some exercise and of course a cup of coffee. It was a beautiful day – not a cloud in the sky. We rallied the troops and all headed to the local little coffee shop / bar and filled up on... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 5 - Villa di Piazzano, Perugia, Cortona!Posted September 2, 2012 at 12:11 am
We started the morning with trying to figure out the coffee machine. With the Mr. Coffee not really working we went to the old fashioned on the stove coffee percolators and made some very strong espresso. That got us going! We tried... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 4 – Travel Day to UmbriaPosted August 29, 2012 at 10:36 pm
We slept in a bit this morning as I think the toll of travel finally took precedent over the excitement of being here. Once awake and showered we were off for a quick bite at the hotel restaurant and then off to the San Lorenzo... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 3 - Welcome dinner in FlorencePosted August 29, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Originally, this dinner was scheduled for the evening we arrived. However, due to our delay in arriving we were fortunate to move our reservation to this evening. I am glad we were able to as this is always an amazing evening.Dinner... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 3 - FlorencePosted August 29, 2012 at 12:56 am
What a great day we all had today in Italy! Today was our free day in Florence. We ALL pretty much did our own thing and everyone had a great day and a lot to report back.Like usual, I was up at 5am. Downloaded my pictures and... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 2-1/2 - We arrive in Italy!Posted August 23, 2012 at 11:52 pm
I do believe we are finally going to make it to Italy. We have been traveling for nearly 30 hours now and 4 different planes. Starting with our initial departure from Phoenix to the mechanical issues with our second jet... read more 
Candelaria Design Tour Italy - Day 2 - The Endless JourneyPosted August 23, 2012 at 5:59 am
I think this is day 2 - but we never ended day 1 so I'm not sure what day it is or where we are. I know we have been traveling now for 24 hours! Everyone is going with the flow but frankly Delta has some issues! First we had to switch... read more 
Day 1 - Candelaria Design Tour Italy Departure!Posted August 22, 2012 at 8:06 am
Today we start our 9th Candelaria Design Tour Italy! We just hit 10,000 feet as we are flying over eastern Arizona on our way to Florence, Italy. Eight of my travelers all met at our gate in Phoenix and two of my travelers are departing... read more 
Posted August 19, 2012 at 9:18 am
We begin the Candelaria Design Tour Italy 2012 trip this Wednesday! We have a fun group going with travelers coming from both ends of this country - LA to South Carolina and of course many from... read more 
July 2012 - Candelaria Design Update - Tour Italy 2012Posted July 8, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Well that was a fast first half of the year! We have been very busy at Candelaria Design and we are very excited with everything that is happening.First and foremost we are getting reedy for our Candelaria Design Tour Italy 2012!!! We have... read more 
Happy Holidays - December 2011Posted December 24, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Happy Holidays to you all! We close out 2011 and look back at a busy year and we look ahead to what 2012 will bring. 2011 was a busy year for all of us at Candelaria Design. We saw several great projects begin and several complete. We’ve... read more 
October 2011 Blog - MRA Custom Home EventsPosted October 2, 2011 at 11:16 am
Candelaria Design Blog October 2011Welcome to October!!! I think we all breathe a sign of relief from the long summer when the calendar flips to October. It’s my favorite month of the year – cooler weather for sure, fall, football,... read more 
September 2011 Blog - Candelaria Design UpdatePosted September 10, 2011 at 11:07 am
London - Picadilly CircusSeptember 2011 - Candelaria Design UpdateRendering - New Residence in Arcadia on the boards!Well by my lack of blogging I guess you can tell we’re getting busier! I’m still cautiously optimistic that this... read more 
Support Two of Our CausesPosted February 2, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I hope everyone is having a great start to 2011! So far it has been busy and it looks like 2011 will be another exciting year.As part of our mission at Candelaria Design, we are always tryingto give back to the community and we are proud... read more 
Italy Trip 2010 - Day 7 - Day at the Umbrian FarmhousePosted September 17, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Today was our quiet day at the Umbrian Farmhouse. The decrescendo of our journey. A day to just enjoy the countryside and the beautiful home and grounds capped off with our cooking class at the end of the day.Of course I woke up before... read more 
Italy Trip 2010 - Day 6 Wine TourPosted September 13, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Today marks the halfway point on our trip. It's a day I always enjoy - our tour of the Tuscan Wineries with our guide, Pino Teresi.We had full interest with the exception of my daughter, Tiffany, who decided to hang at the house and have... read more 
Italy Trip 2010 - Day 5 Deruta and AssisiPosted September 13, 2010 at 10:26 am
Day 5 began quietly. After all of the excitement from yesterday's adventures everyone was moving a bit slower on this morning and some were not moving at all! Those of us that were coherent, started the morning with a little coffee on the... read more 
Italy Trip 2010 - Day 4 Sunday in Tuscany and lost in UmbriaPosted September 8, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Italy Trip 2010 - Day 4 Sunday in TuscanySleeping in the Umbrian countryside is fantastic. Too bad I don’t let my travelers get much of it! It’s Sunday morning and today we have another fun filled day in Umbria and Tuscany. After... read more |
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