Each year, good friends of mine host Friendsgiving at their home. This highly anticipated event is packed with delicious food, drinks, and loads of laughter. Continue reading “Hosting Friendsgiving for a Very Large Group”
We’ve all seen the fancy glossy magazines that comes out at Christmas with the insanely gorgeous professionally designed and decorated Christmas Trees! Continue reading “5 Steps to Decorating a Flocked Tree to Look Like a Designer Christmas Tree”
Thanksgiving is late this year, giving us an extra week to prepare for the big day of feasting. Continue reading “My Favorite Thanksgiving Day Turkey Recipe & Tips for a Stress Free Holiday”
I can’t say enough good things about the effect that outdoor lighting has on a home. Continue reading “Our Home is Lit! All About Outdoor Lighting”
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)! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” Final Reveal (Week 6)”
November has rolled in and my Christmas decor is rolling out! Continue reading “10 Pre Christmas Decorating Must Haves”
It’s Halloween Day and there is only one short week left before the final reveal and I can’t wait to show you the Total Transformation! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 5) Painting Iron Railings, the Front & Garage Doors”
Designing a feminine and functional bathroom space for my teenage daughter was a fun project. Many of the elements were existing to the room, but it was lacking function.
Continue reading “My Daughter’s Pink Marble Bathroom”
Officially half way through the challenge and I can’t wait to do the final reveal!! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 4) Painting Our Brick Home”
When it comes to choosing colors for the exterior of the home, there are many elements to consider before diving in. Continue reading “Elements to Consider Before Painting the Exterior of a Home”
Almost half way into the challenge and I’m feeling pretty good at this point! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 3) Priming the Brick”
So how do you choose the right white paint color for the exterior of your house? There are so many whites to choose from, the decision can be stressful and definitely overwhelming. Continue reading “The Best Exterior White Colors for Painted Brick Homes”
Week 2 of the One Room Challenge is here, it seems to have come around rather quickly. Continue reading “Exterior Home Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 2) Prepping the Brick for Primer”
In this post, I am going to detail helpful hints and tips for making an awesome balloon banner, balloon backdrop or balloon garland. Continue reading “Helpful Hints and Tips for Making an Awesome Balloon Banner, Balloon Backdrop or Balloon Garland”
Happy Haute Home is back as a guest participant for another round of the “One Room Challenge”!
Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization – “One Room Challenge” (Week 1)”
It’s been over a year since you heard me complain about our groundhog issue. As beautiful as country living is, there are many challenges we deal with as home owners. I have no problem with wildlife until they start destroying our home. Continue reading “Update on “How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Living in Our Yard””
You have seen me post a lot about our landscaping project. I have talked about the positives and the negatives of hiring a landscaper and problems we encountered along the way. Just when you thought I was done…another huge problem is discovered. Continue reading “How to Get Rid of Voles Living in Your Yard and Garden”
Who doesn’t love one stop shopping? When I can get everything I need at one store instead of running to multiple ones…it makes me feel so efficient and accomplished 😉 Continue reading “One Stop Fall Shopping – Decor for the Outdoor Porch”
Eucalyptus is one of the most versatile evergreens that is used in a multitude of ways, ranging from health to decor. Continue reading “Fall Decorating with Eucalyptus”
Whether you are hosting a large or small gathering at your home, a few key details will go a long way in taking your party to the next level. Continue reading “5 Helpful Hints for Hosting a Fall Inspired Elegant Birthday Party”
