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Decorating for Fall with Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is one of the most versatile evergreens that is used in a multitude of ways, ranging from health to decor.

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September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

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Dining Room Fall Tablescape Ideas

So who’s pumped Fall is here! Sad to see summer go, but happy to know cooler temperatures are rolling in, and Christmas is around the corner!

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September 21, 2020September 20, 2020

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Laying the Concrete for a Backyard Pool Patio

Another piece of our huge backyard project is complete. The concrete for the patio surrounding the pool was layed in place.

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September 15, 2020September 11, 2020

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Fall Family Room Decor 2020

A little sprinkle here, and a little sprinkle there – now Fall decor has made it’s way into our family room.

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September 11, 2020September 10, 2020

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How to Lose that COVID Weight and Our Newest Rogue Equipment

We all did it, gained a few extra pounds during quarantine. So many of us spent our days baking bread as well as trying new desserts and now we are paying the price. How are we going to get rid of those extra pounds? We are heading into the holiday season, so now is the time to… Continue reading →

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September 8, 2020September 7, 2020

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Hardwood Flooring Colors and Styles

When it comes to choosing hardwood flooring, there are so many options available to a buyer. It has been several years since I was in the market to buy new hardwood flooring and so many of the styles and colors have changed. 

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September 5, 2020September 4, 2020

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Mexican Corn Salad Recipe

Spice up a corn salad, Mexican style with this easy Summer side dish.

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August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

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Fall Foyer Decor Ideas 2020

Fall is fast approaching in the northeast region of the US. Pinecones are appearing on our trees, the air feels crisper, mornings and evenings are chillier and excitement is in the air for a brand new season.

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August 29, 2020August 28, 2020

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There is something so peaceful and serene about fo There is something so peaceful and serene about foggy mornings. Hello Fall! #foggymorning #foggyday #foggymountains #foggymornings #foggydays #fallweather #fallweather🍁 #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #autumnfog #leavesarechanging #autumnishere #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhomes #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #homeonahill
Decorating ideas for eucalyptus! There are so many Decorating ideas for eucalyptus! There are so many ways to use eucalyptus in Fall decor, today on the blog I am showing how I use these pretty greens in my seasonal decor. I would love you to check it out! Let me know what you think☺️ #tablescapes #tablescape #tablescapestyling #tablescapetuesday #falltheme #falltablescape #tablescapeartist #placesettings #tablesettings #thanksgivingtable #pumpkindecor #whitepumpkins #falldecoratingideas #falldecorinspo #diningtable #diningtabledecor #happyhautehome #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #countryfrench
White, gold and green makes an easy Fall table. Ho White, gold and green makes an easy Fall table. How is your decorating going? #fallvignette #fallingforyourdecor #falldecor #fallingfortablescapes #fallingforfalldecor #falltablescape #falltabledecor #falltablesetting #falltabledesign #falltablescapeinspo #falltablecenterpiece #falltablesdecor #falltablesetting #happyhautehome #countryhome #countryhomes #countryhomestyle #countryhomedecor #countryhomesandinteriors #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountry #frenchcountryhome
Happy first day of Fall eve! It sure feels like Fa Happy first day of Fall eve! It sure feels like Fall here in northern Virginia the mornings and evenings are in the 40-50s and the days are in the 60s. It’s sad to see summer go, but I enjoy the cooler temps. Sharing some tablescape ideas today on the blog so hop on over! #fall #falldecor #fallfoliageandpumpkins #fallvibes #fallingfortablescapes #fallvignette #fallforhomedecor #fallingfortablescapes #falldecorenvy #falltablescape #falltabledecor #falltablescapes #falltable #falltablesetting #falltablesettings #falltabletop #happyhautehome #pumpkinseason #pumpkin #pumpkineverything #gourdsofinstagram #gourdseason #gourdandpumpkinseason #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountrystyle #countryfrenchdecor #countryfrench #countryfrenchmagazine
Orange and Yellow? How about Rose and blush colore Orange and Yellow? How about Rose and blush colored flowers for Fall? #familyroomdecor #familyroomdesign #familyroomideas #familyroom #familyroomideas #familyroomstyle #fallfamilyroom #fallfamilyroomdecor #happyhautehome #fallflowers #fallflowers🌼 #fallflowerarrangement #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountryhome #countryliving #countryfrench #countryfrenchdecor #countryfrenchmagazine
A sprinkle of Fall in our family room with some fl A sprinkle of Fall in our family room with some florals and a pumpkin and ✅. I changed my flowers from summer to fall and added a faux pumpkin. My blush pillows remain and my cozy chunky throw is here all year long! Easy peasy lemon squeezy as my kids would say. More pictures on my blog today! Link in profile #familyroomdecor #familyroomdesign #familyroomideas #familyroom #familyroomstyle #familyroomideas #fallfamilyroom #fallfamilyroomdecor #happyhautehome #fallflowers #fallflowers🌼 #fallflower #fallflowerarrangement #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountryhome #countryliving #countryfrench #countryfrenchdecor #countryfrenchmagazine
Who likes a good before and after? I shared a gym Who likes a good before and after? I shared a gym pic yesterday and realized I haven’t shown many pictures of our basement area. This is the bar area outside of the gym. It’s a great entertaining space with tons of room. We painted all the cabinets a couple years back and it completely transformed the space swipe right to see the before. #basementremodel #basement #basementbar #basementdesign #basementrenovation #basementdecor #basements #homebar #homebardesign #lowerlevel #homebars #homebarideas #frenchcountry #countryfrench #happyhautehome #blackcabinets #blackbar #blackpaintedcabinets #blackpaint #countryliving #countryhomes #countryhome
I feel so awkward posting these pictures of myself I feel so awkward posting these pictures of myself but I hope to inspire others to begin an exercise routine to shed those nasty Covid pounds. Check out my latest blog post to see how I lost almost 15 pounds in a month with diet and exercise! #wecandothis #wecandothistogether #letsdothis #roguefitness #roguecompany #workingout #gettingstronger #gettingfit #rogueequipment #rogueequippedgym #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #homegyms #homegymsetup #homegymdesign #homegymequipment #homegymgoals #homegymday #countryliving #countryfrench #gymmotivation #exerciseathome #exerciseroutine
Sunflowers always make me smile. Hope they make yo Sunflowers always make me smile. Hope they make you smile too! Happy Labor Day! #sunflowers #sunflowers🌻 #sunflowerphotography #sunflowerlove #fallvignette #fallflowers #fallingforyourdecor #fallflowers🌼 #fallindoorflowers #happyhautehome #falldecor #falldecorideas #falldecorating #falldecoratingideas #countryhome #countryhomes #countryfrench #frenchcountry #frenchcountrystyle
Project pic update! The cement patio is down on th Project pic update! The cement patio is down on the sides of the pool! Item 25 of 100 it seems but I’ll take any progress at this point 😁 it’s been quite the year so looking forward to 2021!#poolbuild #pooldesign #pool #pools #poolsofinstagram #poolshoot #poolprogress #poollandscape #pooldays #buildingapool #buildingapoolhouse #buildingapooldeck #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #countryliving #countryfrench #countrylife #majorconstruction #hugehomeproject #outdoorhome #outdoorhomedesign
Last picture of our foyer, I promise! This one has Last picture of our foyer, I promise! This one has a view into the family room that is getting a sprinkle of Fall as well. How is your Fall decor going? Happy Friday Friends! #falldecor #fallforhomedecor #fallvignette #fallingforfalldecor #fallfoyer #fallfoyerdecor #fallfoyers #fallfoyertable #fallfoyerdesign #fallfoyerlove #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #frenchcountryhome #countryfrench #countryliving #countryhome #countryhomes #countryhomestyle #countryhomesandinteriors #countryhomemagazine
I love seeing all the beautiful Fall inspiration o I love seeing all the beautiful Fall inspiration on IG this week. This is another view of our foyer table with Fall decor, hope you like it! #fallforhomedecor #fallhomedecor #falltable #falltabledecor #falltabledecorations #falltables #fallfoyer #fallfoyers #fallfoyerdecor #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #countryliving #countryhomes #countryhome #countryfrench
Our foyer is slowly transitioning to Fall decor. T Our foyer is slowly transitioning to Fall decor. The nights and mornings are a lot chillier and cooler days are quickly approaching but we will be ready! Are you ready for Fall? #fallvignette #fallingforyourdecor #fall #falldecorideas #falldecor #fallfoyer #fallfoyerdecor #fallfoyers #fallfoyertable #fallfoyerdesign #fallfoyerinspo #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountryhomes #countryfrenchdecor #countryfrench #countryliving #countryfrenchdecor
Summer Days are slipping away, trying to take adva Summer Days are slipping away, trying to take advantage of every minute outside. Happy Monday #summer2020 #summertime #summer #summernights🌙 #summerlife #homeonahill #skylineviews #mountainviews #nightsky #nightphotography #nightimages #happyhautehome #frenchcountry #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountryhomes #countryfrench #countryfrenchhome #countryliving #countryfrenchhomes
Slowly starting on my Fall decor. I don’t bring Slowly starting on my Fall decor. I don’t bring out massive amounts of Decor for Fall, I save that for Christmas 😁But a sprinkle here and there is fun like these apple branches in a white vase. These favorite chairs of mine were moved from my family room and I’m liking them in the sun room ! What do you think? #fallforhomedecor #fallvignette #fallroomdecor #falldecorideas #falldecorinspo #applebranches #applebranchesandleaves #applebranchphoto #happyhautehome #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountry #countryliving #countrylife #countryfrench #countryfrenchmagazine #countryfrenchstyle #countryfrenchhome
I can’t believe it’s almost been one year sinc I can’t believe it’s almost been one year since we painted our brick exterior. One of the changes we made was to paint the trim around the front door black. Doing so gives a cohesive appearance to the entrance and makes it look bigger. Swipe right to see the before and before before. #whitepaint #whitepaintedbrick #whitepainthome #whitebrickhouse #whitebrick #whitebrickhome #paintingbrickwhite #paintingbrickhouseislove #brickhome #brickhouse #whitepainting #homeentrance #outdoorhome #paintedentrance #paintedentrydoor #thejoyofpainting #allittakesispaint #paintingentrydoor #blackpaint #blackpainteddoors #blackdoors #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountry #countryfrench #countryliving #countryfrenchhome
Anyone else have herbs and seedlings planted all o Anyone else have herbs and seedlings planted all over the house? My daughter has really taken to gardening and is propagating seeds everywhere! Behind our sofa the buffet table is filled with strawberries 🍓 , aloe, a variety of herbs and succulents. We never got around to planting outdoors this year as our backyard is a disaster at the moment but one day 🤞🏼did you plant a garden?#familyroomdecor #familyroomdesign #familyroomideas #familyroom #familyroomstyle #familyroomideas #happyhautehome #stilllovepeonies #peoniesbouquet #peonyflower #peonyandsage #peonylove #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #frenchcountryhome #countryliving #countryfrench #countryfrenchdecor
Progress picture alert! We have a concrete base to Progress picture alert! We have a concrete base to the pool house! The cement truck rolled in and laid the foundation. One step closer to seeing our dream come true #poolhouse #poolhome #poolhousedesign #poolhouseproject #buildingapoolhouse #buildingapool #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #outdoorlivingroom #pooldesign #poollandscape #poolhousegoals #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #countryliving #countrystylehome
Our dining room, such a wonderful gathering place. Our dining room, such a wonderful gathering place. As we spend more time at home, I think dining rooms will come back into fashion and get used more than a couple times a year. What do you think? #diningroom #diningroomdecor #diningroominspo #diningroomtable #diningroomdesign #diningrooms #diningroomfurniture #diningroomideas #diningroomlighting #crystalchandeliers #crystalchandelier #reclaimedwoodfurniture #happyhautehome #frenchcountrycharm #frenchcountrystyle #frenchcountrydecor #countryfrench #countryfrenchstyle #countryfrenchhome
When the sun sets behind the clouds, the skies lig When the sun sets behind the clouds, the skies light up like 🔥 I am always amazed at the beauty of Mother Nature! #skiesofinstagram #skyphotography #sky_brilliance #skyonfire🔥 #sky_brilliance #skycolors #beautifulskies #beautifulskiestonight #whitepaintedbrick #whitepaintedhome #whitepaintedhomes #happyhautehome #frenchcountryhome #frenchcountryhomes
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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, 2019May 27, 2020

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“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.

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November 8, 2018May 24, 2020

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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, 2018May 10, 2018

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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, 2017September 3, 2020

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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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