Last time I visited Scottsdale, it was the winter and the casitas were warm and the fire was hot. This weekend, it will be the summer and the casitas will probably still be warm and the outdoors will be even hotter. That said, I am so excited for a fun weekend celebrating a good friend.

In all honesty, there probably won’t be pretty white houses with black shutters and boxwood (not exactly the Arizona type of home). Arizona houses bring in the natural elements, often in a grandiose manner. Other times they are understated and no frills. I think I love this Scottsdale home by Michael S. Smith because it incorporates both the typical elements of a desert home, yet has a timeless and chic ambience. It is the best combination there is!

Be sure to check instagram stories for more snaps of my summer travel!

Photos of this home designed by Michael S. Smith are  by Scott Frances via Veranda.