“I realized that my home was one of the few domains in my life where I could
make my own rules,” she says.
Maryal had an interest in DIY even before she met her husband, and now thetwo take on projects side by side. Handmade accents throughout the home,
which include the pennant wall art in the dining room and the pink barn light in
the bathroom, make the spaces unique. “Our skill sets complement each other
well,” Maryal says. “I’m design-focused, and Chris is much more technical and
comfortable with tools of all kinds. When I have some crazy idea that I can’t get
out of my head, he helps me figure out how to execute it.”
You can achieve a farmhouse
look on a budget by mingling
big-box scores with vintage
treasures found online or at
local shops.A mix of local and big-box finds punctuate the delightful
bar area next to the kitchen, featuring Target barstools, an
IKEA clock and a bakery sign from one of Maryal’s favorite
local shops, Scottsdale Marketplace. “Chris is an incredible
cook, and I absolutely love sitting on those stools and
recapping both of our days and talking about life, dreams
and everything in between while he cooks,” Maryal says.
“It’s our happy place.”AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 • 87