Happy Anniversary to Our Sedona Cottage!
22 Years As Sedona Homeowners
A Nostalgic Look Back
Before & After
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As we get ready to celebrate our 53rd Wedding Anniversary coming up next week, we are celebrating a different kind of anniversary today. Today marks 22 years as Sedona homeowners. These years hold some of the very best memories. Our kids didn't grow up here, but our son and daughter-in-law spent time with us as they saved for a home of their own. Our baby-boo Tristan spent the 1st week outside the hospital with us. We have created and continue to create wonderful memories here.
This year (2025), we are starting the remodel process with this home we love so much. Already, we have made some improvements in our guest bath including all shower plumbing as well as a new door that was installed today. We upgraded our electrical panel to accommodate our new kitchen appliances that will be installed soon. My son is doing a fabulous job painting the entire outside of our home including our backyard wall and all the beams. He is meticulous and I couldn't be more impressed. We will be upgrading our kitchen cabinets and the next project will be a complete remodel of our primary bath. Other projects may include flooring and hardware upgrades. I have images below that highlight some of the changes over the years.2003
Japanese Maple was small and offered no shade during summer. Everything was overgrown. As much as I love trees, the property had too many and some were touching the house. We had no patio furniture of any kind in the beginning. There were no flowers or any color. No water feature or anything that adds interest to a property.
2016
13 years later, the Japanese Maple completely shades the bay window. The room stays much cooler in summer. We enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the morning looking up toward Coffeepot Rock. The sun rises at the back of the home.
2003
The entire property was overgrown. Many homes have pack rats in this type of ivy. We were fortunate there were no pests. The entire home had to be repainted.
2016
After the clean up, we found a cactus fountain and re-designed the drainage to accommodate Monsoon micro-bursts. I love to garden and I spend a lot of time in the front courtyard!
2003
The backyard was basically original. Railroad ties, too much grass, 1978 rock besides over growth which was a major fire hazard. Seven trees had to come out. It was a shame but they created a fire and safety hazard. The back wall was repainted and a decorative gate was added.
2016
This is a night shot in the full moon light which will create a very cool white balance because of the reflected light. Grass was taken out, a walkway was added to the bottom of the property. Night lighting and many rock features were added along with drought resistant plants that blend well with the upper desert landscape. The red rock in the background is the Sphinx. Notice the stars in the sky. Sedona is a dark sky city. Picture was taken around 3:40 am - nautical twilight on the sunrise is starting.
2025
The main changes to the yard have been to improve the “Firewise” position of our property. We have done extensive trimming with an intent to keep trees away from our roofline. Future plans include a conversation pit with gas fire feature and an automatic awing.
2003
Our biggest disappointment was having to pull out the weeping willows. They also were a safety hazard and tree limbs would randomly break off. Unfortunately, we had to cut them down. The upside was that it completely opened up the backyard and everything started to grow like a weed!
2021
This is 19 years later! The backyard is the way we want it. As the Red Rocks come into view, it is early morning. The sun has risen on Coffeepot Rock and also on Thunder Mountain off to the left.
Other Stunning Images
April 4, 2022
Pool with Outstanding Views
Tennis Court
Teacup Trail
Ricky - Tristan - Sheri on Mother's Day
This image was taken on a hike right above our cottage on Mother’s Day. This is about five minutes from our home! We are very fortunate to have trails we can walk to from our home.
Happy Anniversary Home! You have been very good to us!
The Cottages At CoffeePot ~ A Closer Look
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