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3 Our most recent issue of Arcadia Home & Design regaled readers with the history of the Tovrea Castle. That story started with a family home – and in the spirit of family, the Spring 2022 edition introduces our readers to the Avery House. Today, residents probably recognize the building as Rafterhouse, a local design and build company near 44th St. and Indian School Road. But back in the early 1900s, the area, family and home thrived thanks to Frank Avery’s citrus groves and what became known as the Early Avery Orange. Later on, the house was left to George Speer, Avery’s trusted friend, and passed through a few other hands before Rafterhouse’s owner Austin King bought and renovated the entire plot. This edition also introduces another “history- saver” named Thomas Porter, whose business takes products like reclaimed barn wood from around the country and designs hand-crafted furniture and décor. Both Porter and King might be known for saving bits of history with each project they complete. If you have story ideas or feedback, please contact me at editor@arcadianews.com. Until we meet again in the fall, thank you for reading Arcadia News and Arcadia Home & Design ! — Mallory Gleich Contents Arcadia News 3850 E. Indian School Rd. #1 Phoenix AZ 85018 602-840-6379 · arcadiahd.com Publisher Greg A. Bruns greg@arcadianews.com Editor Mallory Gleich mallory@arcadianews.com Design & Layout Gabe Turner gabe@arcadianews.com Advertising Roni Mier roni@arcadianews.com A LITTLE HISTORIC, A LITTLE MODERN The furniture and décor made by Porter Barn Wood may come from deconstructed barns around the country, but owner Thomas Porter and his team know how to put a modern touch on each piece they create. 8 4 8 14 12 EDITOR’S NOTE ON THE COVER: Only a few historic bungalows remain in Arcadia. This one has served as Rafterhouse’s home base since they revived it in 2019. PHOTO: ROEHNER+RYAN Spring 2022 SHARING ART WITH THE VALLEY The Camelback Studio Tour offers a way for residents and visitors of the Valley to get a first-hand look at how various artists’ created their pieces. We’re also featuring three artists who are long-time exhibitors at Shemer Art Center. FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHER HERE Front porch get-togethers are a way for friends, family and neighbors to connect. In Arcadia, front porches serve as an extension of the home. We reached out to a couple Valley experts to see what décor and floral trends are popular in 2022. 12 14 — Mallory Gleich