Our Story
For the Birds Living grew out of the things I’ve always loved: hosting, baking, decorating, golfing, and gathering friends around a table.
After stepping away from a long career in the corporate world, I returned to what brought me joy — creating a welcoming home, sharing easy recipes, entertaining friends, and enjoying the Arizona lifestyle.
Before this site, there was For the Birds Baking, a small baking company where I made muffins, scones, and fresh breads for snowbird friends on cool Arizona mornings.
(And yes — the name is a pun. A little nod to my mom, the Queen punster.)
Meet Karen
I'm Karen, the creator behind For the Birds Living.
I live full-time in Arizona, where the sunsets are worth stopping for, the patio doubles as a second living room, and a good day might include golf, lunch with friends, or cooking something worth sharing.
For the Birds Living is where I share the things I genuinely make, use, serve, wear, visit, and love — from easy recipes and entertaining ideas to outdoor living inspiration, Arizona getaways, golf-day favorites, and curated home finds.
The goal is simple: inspire briefly, give you something useful, and make the next step easy.
A Few Things About Me
I believe food tastes better when it is presented beautifully.
I appreciate beautiful pieces that earn their place and make everyday living feel a little more elevated.
I live in Arizona full-time and never get tired of exploring Scottsdale, Prescott, Flagstaff, Sedona, Pinetop, Page, and all the places that make this state so interesting.
My husband Johnny B is the other half of this adventure. He may not always understand why the linen napkins matter, but he is the first to pour the drinks and make sure everyone is having a good time.
Meet Johnny B
Johnny B is my husband, favorite golf partner, and the voice behind the golf side of For the Birds Living.
He’ll be sharing the gear he actually uses, golf destinations he would return to, and a straightforward take on what makes a good day on the course. His perspective is practical, occasionally opinionated, and usually shaped by whatever happened on the last hole.
Together, we’ll bring you golf getaways from both sides: Johnny B covers the course, while I share where to stay, what to pack, where to eat, and what to do after the round.
Golf is hard. We still keep going back.
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