Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
Milk Paint is awesome! This decorating tool has fast become a favorite of mine. If you’re following my blog, you read my recent post on using milk paint to update items around the house (HERE). In this prior post, I painted a pair of candlesticks, from black to white. Continue reading “Using Milk Paint to Paint Books and a Vase”
One of our families favorite “haute” resort destinations is located in the mountains of West Virginia. This National Historic Landmark has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1778. The Greenbrier Resort in located in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Continue reading “Take a Tour of “The Greenbrier Resort””
The Washingtonian Magazine is reporting that Ivanka Tump and Jared Kushner have closed a deal to move into the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington D.C. Continue reading “Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner’s D.C. Home”
Did you know you can bring wilting hydrangeas back to life? This is a trick I recently learned about large leafed flowers that have been cut, so I decided to test it out. Continue reading “How to Bring Wilting Hydrangeas Back to Life”
If you love fresh flowers as much as I do, you must wonder what is the secret to creating a gorgeous arrangement? The easy part is finding beautiful flowers and a favorite vase, but then trying to arrange the flowers, they flop everywhere! Continue reading “How to Create a Beautiful Flower Arrangement like a Professional Step by Step Guide”
Are you as curious as I am about celebrity homes? Have you ever wondered what an endless supply of money can buy in terms of a house? I certainly am, so I’m starting a new series of blog posts on celebrity haute homes. Continue reading “Kelleyanne Conway’s Washington D.C. Home Tour”
Today, I am bringing you an amazing one of a kind haute estate home that has everything, and I mean everything! This stunning home includes over 11,000 sq ft of luxury living space, including an attached guest house with garage, and a spectacular backyard oasis you have to see to believe. Continue reading “One of a Kind Colonial Home Tour”
This beautifully maintained haute home is designed for country living. It features an open floor plan with scenic views and is designed for entertaining. Continue reading “Virginia Country Estate Home Tour”
My husband and I purchased our first home together in 2004, building from the ground up. There are so many advantages to building a brand new home, I would definitely do it all over again, especially knowing what I know now. Continue reading “Our First Home”
Reuse..reuse…reuse. Why replace when you can reuse an old piece of furniture to bring it up to date. Everywhere you look, there are articles and information about repurposing, recycling, and reusing. Continue reading “How to Paint Furniture Step by Step Guide”
I’m so happy to bring you another beautiful Haute Home Tour. This brick Georgian estate is nestled on 4.5 acres and includes 12,000 square feet. Continue reading “Georgian Estate Home Tour”
Nothing screams Spring more that vibrant fresh flowers! I can’t get enough of cut flowers, I love to have them in my house as often as possible. Flowers in my home make me happy. Continue reading “Spring & Easter Tablescape Ideas”
I am so excited to bring you all this absolutely magnificent Modern Farmhouse Haute Home tour. This home has it all, gourmet kitchen, wide plank white oak floors, it’s beautifully decorated, and has an indoor pool! Continue reading “Stunning Modern Farmhouse Tour”
I am someone who has a hard time letting go after the holidays. I love all the decorations, the beautiful Christmas trees, the gorgeous colors, and all the excitement and festivities that surround Christmas. It’s not until the end of January that all traces of the holidays are gone from our house. Continue reading “Winter Dinner Party for 12 – Table Ideas”
This beautiful Wheatland Spring Home(Samuel Nixon House) is circa 1832. Situated on 30 acres, this federal brick home has been completely renovated. The main house has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, beautifully refinished hardwood floors and crown molding. The modern kitchen has wonderful amenities, including beautiful cherry cabinetry, five burner gas cooktop, built-in refrigerator, two additional refrigerated drawers, and a cozy built-in seating area. Continue reading “Modern 19th Century Farmhouse Tour”
Nothing is more inviting than sitting down to a beautifully set table with people you love. What better time of the year to experiment and have fun with your dining table, than at Christmas time. I had such a blast assembling this tablescape. Continue reading “Christmas Dining Room Home Tour”
I have been obsessed with the Craftsman style house for a while now. I adore the plain, simple moldings around doors and windows and can’t get enough of the front porches. Take a look at this beautiful Craftsman Style home. Continue reading “Stunning Craftsman Style Home Tour”
