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Pool House and Patio Furniture Design Inspiration

Welcome back my friends. I apologize for being absent the last few weeks, unfortunately my blogging has taken a back seat to life. It’s been a crazy year so far and it’s only April!

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April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

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Retaining Rock Wall Ideas for a Sloped Yard

What to do with a giant mountain of boulders sitting in our backyard? Let’s build a rock wall!

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March 25, 2021March 24, 2021

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Things to Consider When Choosing an Outdoor Kitchen Countertop

Not as easy a decision as you’d think. With new products coming out all the time, the choice of outdoor countertops is becoming more complex.

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March 6, 2021

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Picking the Right Pergola for Your Outdoor Space

Why Add a Pergola to an Outdoor Space? Adding a pergola to an outdoor area is a great way to add a stylish defined space for entertaining and family enjoyment. A pergola can be added to a garden, near a pool, off the house, or a separate area for dining al fresco. We plan to… Continue reading →

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February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

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Loaded Baked Potato Skins Recipe

We are deep into the Winter months and lately my family has been craving comfort food. Temperatures outdoors are averaging 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and we are getting our fair share of snow.

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February 16, 2021February 12, 2021

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2021 Paint Colors of the Year Revealed

The moment we have all been waiting for…drum roll please! The 2021 paint colors have been revealed!

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February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

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Super Bowl Recipes and Party Food Ideas

When I think of the Super Bowl, I think of hanging out with friends, gathering around the television, eating and drinking (of course), and laughing at funny commercials.

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February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

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Winter Foyer Decor Ideas, Tips and Tricks

Since we gave our foyer a mini renovation, I have loved designing and creating pretty table displays.

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January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

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Full Final Reveal coming soon! I can’t believe t Full Final Reveal coming soon! I can’t believe this pool project is almost complete. #poolhouse #pooldesign #poolhousedesign #poolhouses #poolhouseproject #poolhouselife #poolhouseinspo #pools #poolready #thisprojectisalmostdone #happyhautehome #pool #pools #backyard #backyarddesign #backyardproject #backyardprojects #modernfrenchcountry #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountryhome #familytime #familygoals
Last Christmas picture until November I promise! I Last Christmas picture until November I promise! I just love the season so much even though I am no where near ready to give up summer yet. I was in @hobbylobby today and Christmas decor is already coming out! No messing around this year! #christmasinjuly #ohchristmastreeohchristmastree #christmastree #christmastreedecorating #christmasdesigner #holidaytree #christmasornament #redandwhitechristmas #christmashome #treedecorating #holidayhomes #christmassunroom #victoriamagazine #bhghowiholiday #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #frontgate #homesofinsta
July is almost over so I’m sneaking in a couple July is almost over so I’m sneaking in a couple more pics of Christmas! #christmasinjuly #christmasdecorating #christmasmantle #christmasmantel #countryfrench #christmashome #christmastimeiscoming #christmasdecorideas #christmasdecorationseverywhere #happyhautehome #christmasisalmosthere #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountryhomestyle #frenchcountryhomesandgardens #frenchcountrychristmas #frenchcountryliving #frenchcountrypassion
Anyone who knows me knows I love Christmas! I can’t let July pass without posting at least 1 Christmas in July pic! #christmasinjuly #christmasdecorating #christmastrees #whitechristmastree #foyerchristmastree #foyerchristmasdecor #foyerdesign #foyertablestyling #foyerchristmas #foyertable #christmasisnear #christmasdecorating #christmasisalmosthere #halfwaytochristmas #whiteinterior #whitechristmastree #whitechristmasdecor #christmashome #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #countryfrenchmagazine
Is it really July already? Are we half way to Chri Is it really July already? Are we half way to Christmas? I feel so behind and want a do over, anyone else feeling strange about this year so far? I haven’t shared much on social this year, and sadly haven’t posted to my blog in months. I’m going to try to shake myself out of this weird funk and get back to being more social. Thank you all for being patient with me. Here’s a picture of our Summer foyer table, it makes me smile every time I walk by. All my efforts this year have been in our yard and I have neglected the inside. I’m going to try to change all that! #summertable #summerfoyer #summerfoyerdecor #pinktable #pinktabledecor #foyer #foyerdecor #foyerdesign #foyerlighting #foyertable #foyerarea #foyerideas #happyhautehome #frenchcountrypassion #frenchcountrystyle #countryfrenchdecor #countryfrench #traditionalhomes #traditionalhomemagazine #frenchcountrydesign
Our limelight hydrangeas are beginning to bloom an Our limelight hydrangeas are beginning to bloom and they are magnificent! #limelighthydrangea #limelights #limelighthydrangeas #hydrangeas #flowershydrangea #backyarddesign #backyards #backyardlandscape #backyardpool #backyardideas #backyardoasis #whitehydrangea #whitehydrangeas #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountryhomes #countryfrench #backyardflowers #happyhautehome
With the moon in the background I was awe struck l With the moon in the background I was awe struck last night when I snapped this pic. The kids were checking the pool filters for frogs to save and I was trying to make a last minute decision on paint color for the outdoor cabinets when I just stopped in my tracks and stared at the sky and took it all in…#theendisinsight #poolproject #poolbuild #pooldesign #poolsidevibes #nightimephotography #nightimepool #poolatnight #poolathome #poolhouse #poolhousedesign #poolhouseproject #poolhouselife #happyhautehome #feelingblessedandthankful #frenchcountry #countryfrench #countryfrenchmagazine #homesweethome #homedesign #homerenovation #paintedbrickhome
Living his best life. Bentley has been without the Living his best life. Bentley has been without the use of his backyard for the better part of a year due to our pool and pool house build. He is happier than can be to be back in grass and running around again. If you swipe right you can see Bentley making new friends in the grass . #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldenretreiversarethebest #happypuppyhappylife #happypups #goldenretreiverworld #backyardliving #backyarddesign #backyards #backyardideas #backyardoasis #dogsofinstragram #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #countryfrench #livingthelife #poolbuild #poolhouse #poolhousedesign
What a difference grass makes to the overall appea What a difference grass makes to the overall appearance of our yard. After looking at dirt for over a year, my heart sings with joy to see green grass. Counting down the days to the end of this project when we can finally say we are ✅ not there yet but soon! #backyarddesign #backyards #backyardoasis #backyardpool #backyardideas #backyardpatio #backyardgardening #pooldesign #poolhouse #poolarea #poolvibes #poolready #pooldays #newpool #newpoolconstruction #poolproject #poolhouseproject #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #frenchcountrydesign #countryfrench #countryfrenchstyle #countrylivingmagazine #estatehome #backyardgardens #boxwoods #whitebrick #paintedwhite #paintedwhitebrick
Sure was nice having a lot of rain this weekend to Sure was nice having a lot of rain this weekend to naturally water all the new sod we have down. I worked on landscaping plans for the yard and it involves pea gravel and I bought more boxwoods!☺️ Next week my carpenters continue building the outdoor cabinets for the kitchen and hopefully if everything stays on schedule the countertops will be installed by weeks end🤞How was your weekend? #boxwoods #landscapedesign #boxwoodbackdrop #whitepaintedbrick #pooldesign #poolhouse #poolhousedesign #mountainviews #sugarloafmountain #backyarddesign #backyardpool #theprojectthatneverends #outdoorkitchen #newpool #newpoolconstruction #backyardoasis #frenchcountryhome #countryfrenchhome #poolhouseproject #poolhouselife
To My sweet dear Mom and Dad. Losing both of you w To My sweet dear Mom and Dad. Losing both of you within a few months has been incredibly hard for us. We were lucky to have you with us as long as we did and we miss you so very much. You both were wonderful parents to us, always doing the best you could for our family and then some. We cherish all the memories we have with you and relish in the good times. Rest In peace Mom and Dad, my sweet angels- for you are together again. #momanddad #ripmomanddad #togetheragain #bestparentsever
Work in progress! The pergolas on the sides of the Work in progress! The pergolas on the sides of the pool house are going up this week to provide some shade from the sun. Lots of work getting done this week and next, the end is in sight #pergolas #pergoladesign #poolhouse #poolhousedesign #poolhome #pooldesign #poolhouses #pergola #backyardpergola #backyarddesign #backyardpool #backyardpoolhouse #pooldesign #poolshade #hydrangeas #limelighthydrangea #limelighthydrangeatree #happyhautehome #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #countryfrenchstyle
Can you ever have too many boxwoods?! In ground, i Can you ever have too many boxwoods?! In ground, in planters and around the pool. I think so! #backyarddesign #gardeningideas #gardeningisfun #gardeningtips #gardeningismytherapy #gardeninglove #gardeningmakesmehappy #gardening101 #boxwoods #boxwooddesigns #backyardoasis #backyardideas #backyardpatio #backyardpool #backyardliving #backyardlife #pooldesign #poolready #poolideas #newpool #newpoolconstruction #poolhouse #poolhouseproject #poolhouselife #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #countryfrenchmagazine
Remembering all those who died for us and who are Remembering all those who died for us and who are still fighting for our freedom. I am proud everyday to be married to a man who served our great nation. #freedomforall #marinecorps #marinecorp #memorialday🇺🇸 #wewillalwaysremember #memorialdayweekend🇺🇸 #marriedtoamarine #thefewtheproudthemarines #happyhautehome #frenchcountrypassion #countryfrench #loveyourhome #loveyourhomeandgarden
These limelight hydrangeas are the next blooms to These limelight hydrangeas are the next blooms to pop. I love limelight’s so much, I planted 15 more scrubs in our backyard this month. Gardening is my happy place these days #hydrangeas #hydrangeabouquet #hydrangealove #hydrangeaseason #limelighthydrangea #limelighthydrangeas #gardeningismytherapy #gardeninglove #gardeningideas #gardeningmakesmehappy #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #countryfrench #frenchcountryhome #countrylivin #lifeonahill
From peonies to gardenia trees, our front porch i From peonies to gardenia trees, our front porch is in full bloom and smells divine. I could sit out here taking in these scents all day long. #gardenia #gardenias #gardeniatree #gardeniaflower #gardeniablossom #gardeniascent #frontporchdecor #frontporch #frontpirchsitting #frontpirchliving #frontpirchpics #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #countryfrenchstyle #outdoorfurniture
Seeing these gorgeous peonies in bloom is putting Seeing these gorgeous peonies in bloom is putting a smile on my face, hope they make you smile too. #peonias #peonyflower #peonybouquet #peonyseason #peonygarden #springflowers🌸 #springflowersmakemehappy #frontporchdecor #frontporchsittin #frontporchliving #frontporchdecorating #frontporchgarden #frontgarden #peoniesaremyfavorite #peoniesinbloom #peoniesgarden #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountry #frenchcountrydecor #countryfrench #countryfrenchstyle #porchdecor #porchliving #whitepaintedhome
Happy Mother’s Day to all you lovely moms! Being Happy Mother’s Day to all you lovely moms! Being a mom is the hardest job I’ve ever had. There are days when I feel like a failure, I haven’t done enough, I have no motivation, or I just don’t want to get out if bed. This is what depression looks like. There are varying degrees of depression and lack of interest is one of the signs. You may recognize it or you may not but if you feel like this, talk to someone. There is help out there. After trying numerous anti depressant medications, I gave them all up due to side effects. I decided to try Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS therapy. After 36 treatments I feel like a different person! I have so much more energy, will to get things done, and have a much happier and positive attitude on life. This treatment worked for me and I want to share this experience with you. The treatment is successful in 67% of patients, maybe you want to look into it too. There is help out there, you are not alone. You are a wonderful mom, and can feel like a wonderful person again. You can get your personality back!! In my highlights I discuss the journey. Happy Mother’s Day lovelys!! #tmstherapy #tms #neurostar #neurostartms #neurostartmstherapy #neurostaradvancedtmstherapy #transcranialmagneticstimulation #livelife #lifeisgood #lifeisbeautiful #loveyourself #thereishelpoutthere #thereishelpforyou #keepingitreal #lifeisworthliving
Progress picture alert! Over a year in the making Progress picture alert! Over a year in the making and we have come so far with our backyard project. We love how it’s turning out but the last 10% of any project is the hardest by far and we are having our fair share of issues. But for today, I just want to enjoy this view from the pool house. #pooldesign #poolsidevibes #poolandspa #poolready #poolarea #poolhouse #poolhousedesign #poolhouseproject #poolhouses #poolview #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountry #whitepaintedbrick #whitepaintedhome #whitebrickhouse #pool
With Mother’s Day around the corner, a sweet ide With Mother’s Day around the corner, a sweet idea is to gift your mom with a silver teapot of roses. The teapot can be found at your favorite thrift store and it’s so easy to do. Visit my blog for full instructions! Link in profile. Have you made Mother’s Day plans yet? #mothersdaygifts #mothersdaygiftideas #mothersdayideas #mothersday2021 #mothersdayflowers #mothersdaygiftidea #mothersdaybouquet #giftideasformom #giftideasforher #teapotsofinstagram #teapots #teapotlover #teapotflowers #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #countryfrenchstyle
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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)!

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November 7, 2019November 6, 2020

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“Home Wine Cellar” – One Room Challenge – Week 6 The Final Reveal

After 6 short weeks, the time has come for the final reveal of our Wine Cellar or Wine Room! 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. For a full video tour of… Continue reading →

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November 8, 2018July 21, 2021

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“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!

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May 10, 2018February 15, 2021

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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!

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November 16, 2017May 24, 2020

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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.

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October 16, 2017June 27, 2019

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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.

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September 25, 2017February 23, 2021

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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.

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July 13, 2017September 9, 2018

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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 →

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June 19, 2017June 4, 2018

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