Outdoor living is all the rage these days, and for good reason. Homeowners (including myself!) have discovered how investing in outdoor living can expand your family’s space, create entertaining areas, and add quality family time to your day. Here are the best ideas, tips and tricks for planning your dream outdoor living space! This post…
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Paved Patio Backyard Makeover: Day Two
Day two of our backyard makeover was spent almost entirely on prep work and foundation. Without the perfect foundation, the pavers could not be correctly laid — this may be the most crucial step of all! Don’t miss it. This series is put together in partnership with Belgard, the premier outdoor living and Precision Pavers,…
Paved Patio Backyard Makeover: Day One
Day one of our backyard makeover was filled with prep work and a plan. Here’s everything you need to know about a large-scale backyard makeover, plus a video showing what was done! I’m going to be honest with you guys – this is my favorite makeover of all time. I’m going to be honest with…
5 Reasons You Need A Fire Pit This Summer + Fire Pit Giveaway
This post is created in partnership with Belgard, proud sponsor of the HGTV® Dream Home 2020. Not only are firepits the ultimate place to bond and chat on cool summer nights, but did you know they can also increase the value of your home? These are the 5 reasons you need a fire pit this summer….
The HGTV Dream Home 2020 in Hilton Head, SC!
This post is written in partnership with Belgard, proud sponsor of the HGTV® Dream Home 2020. All opinions and photos are my own. 🙂 For years, I have watched the HGTV ® Dream Home specials on television, and dreamed about what it would be like to walk through one in person (or, even better…own one!). You…
How to Choose Pavers + Our Biggest Backyard Renovation Ever! {Video}
See the before photos from our backyard, and learn a bit about our renovation plan. Plus, watch the video below with our shopping trip and learn tips for how to choose pavers for your own patio makeover. This post is sponsored by Belgard. For those of you who have read my blog for any amount…
Backyard Redesign and Remodel Plans + Fire Pit Giveaway!
This post is created in partnership with Belgard, proud sponsor of the HGTV® Dream Home 2019. It’s no secret that we are pretty handy when it comes to remodeling. After five complete home renovations filled with tons of DIY work, I feel we have earned some bragging rights. Moving plumbing pipes or ripping apart a kitchen…
Our Personal Outdoor Wonderland
When we first saw this house, one of the big selling features was the back yard. Not only did I love the pool (of course!) but the house also had a giant covered patio that I immediately envisioned hanging string lights on and enjoying year ’round. The first thing I bought for the house? String…
Exterior Makeover Part 2
When we first looked at photos of our new house online before viewing it in person, we both just kept saying, it’s cute, but needs paint. I shared earlier that every single room in the new house was painted the same weird shade of yellow. We thought from the photos that maybe the exterior brick was…
Exterior Makeover Part 1
I feel like I need to preface this post by saying Scott and I love trees. We really do. We enjoy their beautiful blooms in the spring and year-round shade (especially in Texas). There does come a time, however, when killing a tree (or ten) can be a really good thing. Don’t believe me? Let me…
A Fall Afternoon—Made in the Shade
While the rest of America mourns the loss of 70 plus degree weather and are all tucked warm with leggings into riding boots, here in Texas we are all rejoicing. Because we are leaving the sweat-filled 100 degree weather and heading right into our fall…which is kind of like what most people would consider summer….
Our New Convertible Outdoor Furniture
The first time we saw our house we were pretty smitten. The décor was dated and the layout a bit tight, but we were looking for a space to rip apart and remake as our own so we were fine with all of that.
