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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)”
Plants labeled as “Deer Resistant” is a very misleading term. The label leads one to believe that deer are not interested in eating a particular type of plant or shrub. Continue reading ““Deer Resistant”? Yea Right!! Calling Out the Label”
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””
Seriously…pinch me now! I mean WOWZER!!!!
Continue reading “Happy Haute Home has Been Nominated for an AMARA Interior BLOG Award!”
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”
As much as I’d like to plant pretty rose bushes and walk away, hungry deer are reminding me that there is more work to be done. Continue reading “Caring for Rose Bushes and Keeping the Deer Away”
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”
It’s done, the dirty deed and it was done dirt cheap! We had our golden retriever puppy neutered last week 🙁 Continue reading “How to Save Hundreds off the Price of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet”
Up to this point, I have focused my flower arrangements around live florals, but today I am creating a faux centerpiece. Continue reading “How to Make a Faux Floral Summer Centerpiece”
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”
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”
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”
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)”
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”
