Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
Summer is here, the kids are home and life is more relaxed. We get to sleep in late and take excursions during the day without constantly looking at the clock to keep pace with a schedule. Continue reading “Flower Arrangements for a Formal or Casual Event”
Yours truly is honored to be included in an expert roundup post about interior design and decor! 🙌🥂☺️ Continue reading “Summer 2019 Interior Design Trends”
Some of you are probably thinking “yea so…we see bears all the time where we live”…but it’s not that common around the beltway of our nation’s capital. Continue reading “Bear Sighting in Our Backyard”
One of the most remembered dishes my dad made when I was growing up is still a household favorite. Continue reading “Quiche Lorraine Recipe with a Kick”
I am learning a lot about caring for weeping cherry trees…a little late though, since I recently lost one. Continue reading “Learning the Hard Way – How to Care for a Weeping Cherry Tree”
I had big hopes and dreams for my little courtyard oasis off our back screened in porch. Sadly, my attempt failed miserably and I’m back to square one. Continue reading “My Failed Attempt at Creating an Outdoor Courtyard Oasis”
Even though the trend for 2019 is shifting towards dark cabinets in the kitchen, the allure of a white kitchen still has me hooked. Continue reading “Insanely Gorgeous All White Kitchens”
As part of our outdoor patio renovation project, we tore down and replaced the old steps with newer ones, which allow for a landing once we step outside. Continue reading “Hardscape Design – Replacing Outdoor Patio Steps for Safety Reasons (Part 4)”
An easy low carbohydrate lunch that can be prepared in minutes. This KETO friendly meal is so tasty and only requires a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen. Continue reading “KETO Recipe – Avocado Stuffed Egg Salad”
A pampering party is great way to celebrate mom and her new bundle of joy because let’s face it…momming is hard work! Continue reading “Hosting a “Pampering Party” for Mom”
Peonies are perennials that come back every year…much to our delight. They are insanely beautiful from Spring to Summer and have been known to survive 100 years! Continue reading “When to Plant, Cut and Store Your Peony Flowers for Later Use”
It has been 6 weeks since the beginning of the One Room Challenge and I am pleased to reveal my dining room renovation. Continue reading “Dining Room Renovation “ORC Final Reveal” Featuring a Mother’s Day Tablescape”
Balloons are the quintessential decor element that must be incorporated into any party theme. Continue reading “How to Make a Balloon Banner, Balloon Backdrop, or Balloon Garland”
Trying to play catch up this week with our dining room renovation design. I lost a week in the process, since I encountered issues with my deliveries and they weren’t as expected. Continue reading “Dining Room Renovation – Artwork – One Room Challenge (Week 5)”
This past week has been discouraging…items for my dining room renovation have arrived but I’m not feeling good about the products. Continue reading “Dining Room Renovation – One Room Challenge (Week 4)”
This post is long overdue. We gave our home theater a face-lift a while back and I am just getting around to writing about it now. Continue reading “Home Theater Renovation”
Jambalaya…the epitome of Creole cuisine. A spicy dish that combines cooked rice with a variety of ingredients that includes fire roasted tomatoes, onion, green peppers and almost any kind of meat, poultry, or shellfish. Continue reading “Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya”
Going into this challenge, I had specific ideas in my head of how the space would look, but those have changed a bit the more I think about it. Continue reading “Dining Room Renovation – One Room Challenge (Week 3)”
Outdoor flooring options on the market today are endless, and the number of choices overwhelming. After narrowing down the choice to Travertine for our patio project, we decided to use pavers instead of tiles. Why? Let’s discuss. Continue reading “Selecting the Right Natural Stone for a Patio or Pool Project”
One Week into the One Room Challenge and the design phase is going strong. Remodeling a room involves so many moving parts; design, construction, and implementation with each phase of the project taking a significant amount of time. Continue reading “Dining Room Renovation – One Room Challenge (Week 2)”
