Tablescapes, Holiday Ideas, DIY & Crafts, Recipes, and Tips
Did you know that artichokes are actually flowers? Artichokes, considered a gourmet vegetable due to the delicate flavor of the ball-like flowerheads, are picked and eaten before they have a chance to bloom. Continue reading “Rose, Lily and Artichoke Centerpiece – Step by Step”
What is the number one window trend for 2018? Maximizing Light!! You won’t hear much about this, when you google window trends…you will get pages upon pages of companies selling window treatments. Continue reading “Window Trend for 2018 – Let in the Light”
Undoubtedly, an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit provides families and homeowners a lot of enjoyment. Besides adding heat, light, and a fun experience, a fire feature also adds ambiance to an outdoor space. While outdoor fireplaces and firepits are both appealing, they are different structures that provide different experiences. Let’s examine the differences. Continue reading “Outdoor FirePit or Fireplace – The Burning Question”
You’ve perused all your favorite home and garden magazines and binge watched 3 seasons of makeover shows. You have looked around the neighborhood and made a list of trees, flowers, and shrubs you want planted in your front and backyard. Continue reading “Is it Worth the Money to Hire a Landscaping Company?”
A garden urn is a vase or container that typically has a narrower neck with a foot or pedestal. Urns come in a variety of materials and styles, ranging from Tuscan to French to Contemporary. Continue reading “Styling the Front Entrance with French Urns and an Elegant Outdoor Mat”
Looking for new ways to repurpose what you already own? Pull out those old pieces of silver from the cabinets, give them a quick polish and put them to use! Continue reading “Silver Teapot Flower Arrangement – Step by Step”
Don’t you love moving into a new home and discovering there are numerous flowering trees and bushes on the property that you didn’t realize? Continue reading “Landscaping with Rhodendrons”
Often, I get asked about my favorite chair in our home. With it’s exposed back and distressed frame – people inquire as to where we bought these comfy high back chairs. Continue reading “My Cozy Tufted Wingback Chair – Get the Look for Less”
If you are thinking of renovating or remodeling an existing bathroom, I encourage you to think about these suggestions. Continue reading “Adding a Touch of Farmhouse to Your Bathroom”
Recently, I put together a floral centerpiece for my One Room Challenge Reveal HERE using roses, greenery, eucalyptus leaves and floral foam. Continue reading “How to Make a Rose and Eucalyptus Floral Arrangement”
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”
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”
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”