Inspiration to Make Every House a Home
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. Continue reading “Christmas in July”
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. Continue reading “Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe”
Regular deadheading (removal of spent blooms) of Drift Roses during the blooming season encourages repeat blooming and helps maintain a tidy appearance. Continue reading “The Best Time to Deadhead Drift Roses to Encourage Repeat Blooming”
When it comes to throwing outdoor parties, I am learning from the best outdoor party planners ever. Continue reading “Tips to Throwing an EPIC Backyard Party”
Happy 4th of July! I can’t believe summer is already here! Seems like just yesterday I was pulling long sleeved shirts out of my closet and in a flash – shorts and summer dresses are replacing bulky sweaters. Continue reading “No Bake Cheesecake Patriotic Flag Dessert”
What will summer vacation look like in 2020? Does it make sense to even take a family vacay? Continue reading “Our 2020 Family Summer Vacation during a Pandemic”
The Annabelle Hydrangea plant is one of the most extraordinary blossoming flowers I have ever had the pleasure to own. Continue reading “How to Care for Annabelle Hydrangeas and Avoid the Drooping Effect”
Eight short weeks have passed and here we are…the Final Reveal of our Foyer! Ok, truth be told, this isn’t really a Final Reveal, read on and I’ll explain.
Continue reading “French Country Home Foyer – ORC (Week 8) – “The Final Reveal””
The choices are endless, deciding on the perfect color, texture, and size of tile for our pool is mind boggling. Continue reading “Things to Consider When Choosing the Waterline Tile for a Pool”
Second to the last week before the final reveal – Happy Dance in Progress!
When it comes to picking the right type of pool for your home, many factors come into play, with budget being a big one. Continue reading “Which Type of Pool is Right for your Home?”
We are back in full swing as we enter week 6! You may noticed the absence of week 5, as the One Room Challenge team decided to take a pause for several days, in honor and respect for #blacklivesmatter.
Continue reading “French Country Home Foyer – “ORC” (Week 5&6) Painting the Walls and Ceiling”
Similar to the rest of the world, we experimented with new recipes during the two plus months of staying at home due to the pandemic. Continue reading “A Decadent Black Forest Trifle Recipe”
Do you love the clean look of white outdoor cushions? Me too! But how do we keep them looking fresh and crisp? Continue reading “How to Keep White Outdoor Cushions Clean”
Four years in the making, our porch is finally coming into it’s own. Continue reading “Spring Porch Decor Ideas and a Peony Garden”
The weeks are quickly passing and we are getting closer and closer to week 8 and the final reveal of the One Room Challenge.
Continue reading “French Country Home Foyer – “ORC” (Week 4) Removing Curtains and Stair Runner”
For all the nut lovers out there…this recipe is for you. Continue reading “Amazing Candied Pecan Recipe”
We are three weeks into the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge, with only five weeks remaining before the final reveal.
Continue reading “French Country Home Foyer Make Over – “ORC” (Week 3) Design Board”
It has been several weeks since any work was done on our pool, and fear of the hole caving in has been a real threat with all the rain we had in April. Continue reading “Building a Swimming Pool (Step 4) – Spraying the Gunite”
We are one week into the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge. This season the challenge spans eight weeks alleviating a bit of pressure and giving us more time to complete our transformations.
Continue reading “My Inspiration for our French Country Home Foyer Make Over – “ORC” (Week 2)”
