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Before Taking “the Plunge” to Build a Pool House, Ask Yourselves these Questions

Deciding to build a pool house in our yard was a huge decision and one we spent a lot of time thinking through.

My Favorite Summer Desserts

Summertime, summertime, sum sum summertime…how I love summer! Hot weather, blooming flowers, lazy days by the pool and cold drinks.

How to Get Rid of Bird Mites Invading a Home

Birds….absolutely gorgeous creatures. They bring so much joy with their stunning bright colored feathers and sweet chirping sounds. But, they can also bring destruction into our homes.

Problems with Roses and Disease

Roses are such a joy to have in a garden and produce an abundance of gorgeous flowering fragrant blooms each season. But they sure are a nuisance to care for…

Deciding on the Interior Finish of a Swimming Pool

When it comes to building a pool, Gunite swimming pools allow for the most customizable options available.

Deciding on Water Color of a Swimming Pool

Pool water colors have changed a lot over the past couple decades. Pool owners now have a wide variety of color options from which to choose, ranging from light blue to almost black.

Do you celebrate Christmas in July? Christmas in July is an unofficial holiday. The term originated from the fact that in the southern hemisphere, Christmas is actually celebrated in the summer. Residents from that area throw Christmas celebrations in July, as that is the peak month of their winter season.

Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe

For all my banana bread loving readers, I would love you to try this recipe. It is a very dense and moist bread which turns out perfectly every time.

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When the summer sky is the same color as the crape

With temperatures in the 90s here this week, I fin

I love the new summer look of these white cushions

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Summer entertaining made easy with these beautiful

These perfect little blooms are Drift Roses 🥀.

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What a wonderful time we spent on July 4 celebrati

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Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” Final Reveal (Week 6)

The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! The Big Reveal of our Home Exterior Modernization! Sit back and enjoy the abundance of pictures, I took a lot of photos and included a bunch for your viewing pleasure (and this is the scaled back version)!

“Home Wine Cellar” – One Room Challenge – Final Reveal

After 6 short weeks, the time has come for the final reveal of our Wine Cellar! Wow, the time passed quickly. I am thrilled to show you our new space and hope we can inspire you to build your own cellar, wine room, or wine closet.

“Basement Bar Remodel” One Room Challenge (Week 6) “Final Reveal”

Wow…it’s finally here. The day has come to reveal the end result of our hard work in remodeling our modern french country basement bar space in 6 weeks, as a guest participant in the One Room Challenge!

Modern French Country Kitchen Renovation “One Room Challenge” Final Reveal

The time has officially arrived. It’s been a rough 7 weeks for us and our DIY kitchen renovation, but we are so happy the job is finally complete!

Extraordinary Washington D.C. Suburb Home Tour

One of my favorite aspects of blogging so far, has been meeting new people with whom I have a common interest. The world wide web is an enormous place, so when friendships are formed online, chances of meeting in person are slim.

Building “The Ultimate Home Gym” the Rogue Way

Building a home gym takes a lot of thought and preparation. It begins with choosing a room in the home that will accommodate your equipment and the way you want to work out.

New Fireplace Surround for the Family Room

If you’ve been following my blog, you know we are in the process of renovating our family room. We are restyling the room from an over the top (not sure what you call this) to a transitional style.

Building Interior Wood Square Pillars

Our new house is everything we want in a home. The flow is perfect, the ceilings are high, the kitchen is ginormous, the basement outstanding, has a beautiful lot and more than enough space for our family. The bones of the home are incredible. No detail was overlooked in the building of this beautiful home.… Continue reading →