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@Oznellanother wonderful post to savor this Sunday!

I love the white couch, pillows  and chairs, so comfortable and inviting. (I would change out the rug as @CoffeeNut suggested).

The patio is spectacular! A fantastic space.

I also like the bedroom and of course, the sweet dog.

If I were a renter looking for something long term and had the means, I would definitely make changes to have the space just the way I'd like it. 

[We rescue cats]

Interestng home, I'm sure they are enjoying it, they have some lovely things. I would be tearing into the house to renovate it if possible since it's a rental. The only thinkg I love 'as is' is the patio.

[Love my grandkids]

@Oznell An easy "no" from me. Can't stand white furniture or any kind of animal prints and there's just too much stuff. JMO

[Desert Lily]

It doesn't feel or look Southwestern to me.

I wonder if she's using that picture above the stove to hide a problem with the wall or the former tile behind it. 

I hope she never has a guest or family member that turns on the stove without her being there. The picture there doesn't feel smart to me.

[DottieBlue]

I like most of the decor as individual pieces, but don't think the two "styles" flow together that well.  Too much stuff, there's enough to furnish two houses.

I would never put that much effort and/or money into a rental unless I was reimbursed in some way, like lower rent.  

[shoptilyadropagain]

She has a few beautiful pieces that I really like but, in many places, they get lost, with an overabundance of other items.  Overall, it just does not appeal to me.  Also, the few southwestern items that I did see didn't work well with her main design choices.  

[stevieb]

Looks like she has some pretty pieces and the house looks to be somewhat comfortable, but I can't say much about either the home or the decor resonates with me. Somehow, it doesn't look particularly well pulled together. Of course, some of that might be the nature of screen shots.

[Oznell]

@Alsace Gal ,  and others who helped address the concept of tenants doing upgrades and the pros and cons, a big thanks!   It's good to know those. 

I'm not sure what I'd do if I lived in a rental that had things that bugged me.  If I loved the setting, the neighborhood, didn't plan to move for years, I'd be tempted to try at least some improvements.   Having an iron-clad written document with the landlord, vis a vis responsibilities of both parties, so there'd be no surprises, as @Alsace Gal suggested, seems such a good idea.

@I am still oxox ,  her name is Melanie Wagner.  This is her firm:

@Sacto Sue, and @giova ,   great comments.  I get the sense that you also know exactly the kind of non-cliched, warm, "Old Tucson" look I remember from visits to my great uncle and aunt there.   I love Melanie's results, in a smallish space, that feeling of unforced charm, flickering candles, dark woods, curly iron and cheerful pottery, on and on...

In fact, her house made me remember a restaurant my great Aunt Alice took us to, somewhere deep in the desert outside of Tucson. I vaguely think it was old Spanish revival, and created such a mood, with brick and tile courtyards, arches, romantic atmosphere to burn....   I was wowed.

[I am still oxox]

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@Oznell wrote:

@Alsace Gal ,  and others who helped address the concept of tenants doing upgrades and the pros and cons, a big thanks!   It's good to know those. 

I'm not sure what I'd do if I lived in a rental that had things that bugged me.  If I loved the setting, the neighborhood, didn't plan to move for years, I'd be tempted to try at least some improvements.   Having an iron-clad written document with the landlord, vis a vis responsibilities of both parties, so there'd be no surprises, as @Alsace Gal suggested, seems such a good idea.

@I am still oxox ,  her name is Melanie Wagner.  This is her firm:

@Sacto Sue, and @giova ,   great comments.  I get the sense that you also know exactly the kind of non-cliched, warm, "Old Tucson" look I remember from visits to my great uncle and aunt there.   I love Melanie's results, in a smallish space, that feeling of unforced charm, flickering candles, dark woods, curly iron and cheerful pottery, on and on...

In fact, her house made me remember a restaurant my great Aunt Alice took us to, somewhere deep in the desert outside of Tucson. I vaguely think it was old Spanish revival, and created such a mood, with brick and tile courtyards, arches, romantic atmosphere to burn....   I was wowed.

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@Oznell I still have no clue who she is other than some random  

[CANDLEQUEEN]

Its beautiful, there is a bit too much stuff for me, but other than that it is really pretty. I am not big on furniture coverings, but maybe they do that because of their pet.

They have really made this their home,even though they don't own it.  Not too many tenants like thatout there. that is wonderful.. I am sure it has made them so happy to be able to do that and make it special for themselves.