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. Continue reading “Building “The Ultimate Home Gym” the Rogue Way”
It has been a long and cold Winter in the Washington DC region this year, but signs that Spring weather is approaching…and here to stay…are evident. Continue reading “Cherry Blossom Branches”
Welcome to Week 3 of the Spring 2018 edition of The One Room Challenge HERE! I can’t believe we are half way through the event already. This incredible challenge happens twice a year, and is hosted by Linda at “Calling It Home” HERE and media partner “House Beautiful” HERE. Continue reading “Basement Bar “One Room Challenge” (Week 3) – Sanding and Priming Cabinets”
Cherry Blossom Season in Washington D.C. is arguably the most beautiful time of year in the Nation’s Capital. The season attracts visitors from all over the world to come and see the spectacular site of thousands of blooming cherry trees. Continue reading “Visiting the Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.”
Welcome to Week 2 of the Spring 2018 edition of The One Room Challenge HERE! Hope you had a chance to check out the featured designers and their projects, I had a hard time choosing a favorite, collectively they bring so much design inspiration to the event. Continue reading ““Basement Bar Renovation” One Room Challenge (Week 2) – Designing the Space”
Martin Lawrence is Selling his 116 acre Ranch located in Purcellville, Virginia. The home was renovated in 2004, and includes 2 beautiful lakes with a dock. Continue reading “Martin Lawrence is Selling Massive Virginia Ranch”
Welcome to Week 1 of the Spring 2018 edition of The One Room Challenge HERE! A big thank you to Linda from Calling it Home HERE and media partner, House Beautiful HERE, for organizing this fabulous event! Continue reading ““Basement Bar Makeover” One Room Challenge (Week 1)”
In the Bluegrass state of Kentucky, the bourbon industry accounts for $8.5 billion in business annually, and Bourbon tourism attracted over 1 million distillery visits last year, attendance tripling over the past decade. Continue reading “Visiting Kentucky’s “Buffalo Trace” Bourbon Distillery”
Did you know that watching the sunrise or sunset every day is a wonderful way to improve our mental and physical health? Continue reading “Improving Our Health by Watching a Sunrise”
This year’s Winter season brought very cold temperatures to the Washington DC area but very little snow. Continue reading “Our Home – Winter 2018”
If you have been following Happy Haute Home for a while, you are well aware of my love affair with tulips. Continue reading “How to Arrange Tulips in a Vase”
Today’s Haute Home Tour is a luxurious Modern French Country Farmhouse situated on a private lot in a prestigious community of Northern Virginia. This 4 bedroom and 7 bathroom home has 8600 square feet and includes a theatre, wine cellar, custom outdoor pool with spa, and a pool house. Continue reading “Modern French Country Farmhouse Estate”
The official start of Spring is March 20. We live in a region of the country where we get to enjoy the four seasons Mother Nature has bestowed upon us. Spring being one of my favorites. Continue reading “French Country Spring & Easter Tablescape”
Why do we love to eat out? Dining outside the home has became one of the most, if not the most popular social activity, so popular in fact that American’s spend over $2,500 a year eating out. Continue reading “Creating a Romantic Dining Space for Two”
Finally, I am getting around to taking on another cabinet painting job in our home, the Butler’s Pantry. Continue reading “Butler’s Pantry Renovation”