Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
This is year two of our large outdoor project, and I feel like we are just getting started. Year two of this multi year renovation brought frustration and disappointment but hopes for a brighter future. Continue reading “Hardscape Design -“Backyard Patio Reveal” – Well…Sort of (Part 5)”
Another “Rogue” piece of equipment has been added to our Home Gym, and this one is a cardio beast. Continue reading “The Ultimate Exercise Bike to Burn Tons of Calories “The Assault Bike””
Recently, Houzz published an article about Home Design Trends on the Rise and I realized that our home has many of these ideas. Continue reading “10 Popular Design Ideas for a Happy Haute Home”
Have you ever embarked on a home project that will NOT end? A year later and still dealing with repairs to our front walkway. Continue reading “More Repairs to Our Flagstone Walkway”
There are many ways to brighten a room, but one particular change makes a really big impact. Continue reading “One Simple Change to Brighten Any Room”
Everyone loves a great view. Whether you’re lucky enough to have water views or just a view of your backyard, a screen porch is a great place to enjoy the view. Continue reading “Simple Renovation Project: Nix the Pickets on Your Screen Porch”
I have a weakness for Limestone fireplaces. Ok, I said it..now everyone knows my truth. Continue reading “A French Country Home Limestone Fireplace”
I have struggled with our foyer entrance since we moved into our home three years ago. The space is enormous and very grand with a ton of potential. Continue reading “Insanely Fabulous Foyer Entrances”
Heating and cooling our homes is something most of us take for granted … until we get uncomfortable – then it becomes a priority! Continue reading “How to Save Thousands by Buying Your Air Conditioning System Direct”
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)”
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”
Have you ever thought about painting a room in your house black? Maybe a bedroom, bathroom, living, or dining room? We have painted 2 rooms in our home black and I LOVE the moody look it creates. Continue reading “Tips for Painting Walls Black”
I often get questions about the home gyms we have designed. Let me shed some light and offer a bit of insight into our thought process, it may help you in designing your next home gym. Continue reading “Designing a Professional Home Gym”
It seems like it has taken forever to complete this piece of our landscape and hardscape project, but the front of our home is done! Continue reading “Front of Home “Landscape Reveal””
Over the summer, we finally restored the flagstone walkway that leads to our front door. The project was very involved and took 4 weeks to complete, you can read about it HERE. Continue reading “Update on the Flagstone Walkway Restoration Project”
A well maintained yard is both attractive and important to the health of your landscape for a variety of reasons. Continue reading “The Importance of Limbing Up Trees in Your Yard”
It’s been a long 2 years, but we survived life without a fully functioning powder room. I am so happy to have the room finally finished and ready to use! Continue reading “Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Final Reveal)”
Our powder room remodel project is slowly moving along. As with any project, delays occur and are expected. Continue reading “Powder Room Remodel – Modern French Country Design (Part 2 – Relocating the Plumbing and Electrical)”
