Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
Deciding to build a pool in our yard was a big decision and one we spent a lot of time thinking through. Continue reading “Before Taking “the Plunge” to Build a Swimming Pool, Ask Yourselves these Questions”
Yup! It happened to us, we hit rock during our pool excavation, what are the options to remedy this sucky situation?
Continue reading “Hitting Rock During Inground Pool Construction – What are the Options?”
It’s been a long time coming, but we finally broke ground on our pool this week! Continue reading “Building a Swimming Pool (Step 1) – Breaking Ground”
It’s almost Spring and I’m getting excited thinking about what summer 2020 will look like. Continue reading “Our Backyard Project (Phase 2) Planning to Build a Pool and Pool House”
Up until seven years again, I had no experience with well and septic living. Continue reading “The Frustrations of Well and Septic Living – Relocating the Force Main Line”
Super Bowl Sunday? Think gardening! It’s that time of year to trim roses bushes and crape myrtle trees for the Spring time. Continue reading “First Week of February – Time to Prune Rose Bushes and Crape Myrtle Trees”
The struggle is REAL, timeless vs trendy home decor. I love to keep up with the latest home decor trends…but it’s just not possible because styles change so very often! Continue reading “Timeless vs Trendy – How to Spot the Difference and Create a Timeless Home”
Well it finally happened! We got snow! WooHoo…a good four inches! Continue reading “Our First Snow of 2020 and What I am Learning About Photography”
Christmas 2019 decor is all up and I am done! Continue reading “Easy Christmas Decor for the Front Porch 2019”
I can’t say enough good things about the effect that outdoor lighting has on a home. Continue reading “Our Home is Lit! All About Outdoor Lighting”
It’s Halloween Day and there is only one short week left before the final reveal and I can’t wait to show you the Total Transformation! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 5) Painting Iron Railings, the Front & Garage Doors”
Officially half way through the challenge and I can’t wait to do the final reveal!! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 4) Painting Our Brick Home”
When it comes to choosing colors for the exterior of the home, there are many elements to consider before diving in. Continue reading “Elements to Consider Before Painting the Exterior of a Home”
Almost half way into the challenge and I’m feeling pretty good at this point! Continue reading “Home Exterior Modernization “One Room Challenge” (Week 3) Priming the Brick”
So how do you choose the right white paint color for the exterior of your house? There are so many whites to choose from, the decision can be stressful and definitely overwhelming. Continue reading “The Best Exterior White Colors for Painted Brick Homes”
It’s been over a year since you heard me complain about our groundhog issue. As beautiful as country living is, there are many challenges we deal with as home owners. I have no problem with wildlife until they start destroying our home. Continue reading “Update on “How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Living in Our Yard””
You have seen me post a lot about our landscaping project. I have talked about the positives and the negatives of hiring a landscaper and problems we encountered along the way. Just when you thought I was done…another huge problem is discovered. Continue reading “How to Get Rid of Voles Living in Your Yard and Garden”
Who doesn’t love one stop shopping? When I can get everything I need at one store instead of running to multiple ones…it makes me feel so efficient and accomplished đŸ˜‰ Continue reading “One Stop Fall Shopping – Decor for the Outdoor Porch”
Recently, our septic pump failed and had to be replaced. Roots growing into the tank were causing damage to the septic system. Continue reading “What to Do When Tree Roots Grow into a Septic Tank and Repairing Broken Risers”
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)”
