Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
Not as easy a decision as you’d think. With new products coming out all the time, the choice of outdoor countertops is becoming more complex. Continue reading “Things to Consider When Choosing an Outdoor Kitchen Countertop”
Adding a pergola to an outdoor area is a great way to add a stylish defined space for entertaining and family enjoyment. A pergola can be added to a garden, near a pool, off the house, or a separate area for dining al fresco. Continue reading “Picking the Right Pergola for Your Outdoor Space”
Up to this point, the mess of a large construction job hasn’t bothered me too much…but this is hard to contend with….. Continue reading “What Does it Take to Add Running Water and a Bathroom to a Pool House?”
As our backyard pool project kicks into full swing, the landscape design is progressing too as I have been planning it for some time. Continue reading “Our French Country Garden Landscape Design Plan”
Another piece of our huge backyard project is complete. The concrete for the patio surrounding the pool was layed in place. Continue reading “Laying the Concrete for a Backyard Pool Patio”
Deciding to build a pool house in our yard was a huge decision and one we spent a lot of time thinking through. Continue reading “Before Taking “the Plunge” to Build a Pool House, Ask Yourselves these Questions”
Roses are such a joy to have in a garden and produce an abundance of gorgeous flowering fragrant blooms each season. But they sure are a nuisance to care for… Continue reading “Problems with Roses and Disease”
When it comes to building a pool, Gunite swimming pools allow for the most customizable options available. Continue reading “Deciding on the Interior Color and Finish of a Swimming Pool”
Pool water colors have changed a lot over the past couple decades. Pool owners now have a wide variety of color options from which to choose, ranging from light blue to almost black. Continue reading “Deciding on Water Color of a Swimming Pool”
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”
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”
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”
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?”
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”
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”
The progress on our pool project has been great! Up to this point…. Continue reading “Building a Pool and Spa (Step 3) – Installing Rebar”
Welcome back to our swimming pool and spa build. A lot was accomplished in week 2 of our project. Continue reading “Building a Swimming Pool (Step 2) – Laying Gravel and Framing the Spa”
A couple years ago, I wrote a blog post about our experience with pruning two weeping cherry trees. I’m back to give you an update. Continue reading “Why a Weeping Cherry Tree No Longer Weeps or Only Partially Weeps”
