I LOVE Thanksgiving – family, friends, the Macy’s Day Parade. But if you know me well, you know I’m not a huge fan of Thanksgiving food. And I’m not the only one – Adam feels the same way! In fact, …
Merry Christmas! As your read this, I hope you are enjoying a quiet and meaningful day with your family and friends. It has been so fun sharing pictures of homes we’ve built and decorated for Christmas! In case you missed …
Are you looking for a last minute gift idea for the woman in your life? I’ve got you covered! Here are some of the things I’m loving right now, and I think she will too! (BTW – I don’t get …
I find it funny to talk to people about shopping at Trader Joe’s. They are either huge fans or they avoid it at all costs, and mainly because of getting in and out of the parking lot. I admit it …
Are you considering a move to Northern Virginia? Moving here for a job or military assignment is probably the most common reason folks move here. But there are many reasons to love living in Northern Virginia which is why a …
When Paul and I decided to change out our countertops a few years ago, I knew I wanted to go with quartz. There are lots of countertop materials to choose from, but I had been eyeing quartz for several years. …
Mother’s Day is on May 14th this year, so if you are looking for gift ideas, look no further! As a mother and lover of cool things, I thought I would share some of my favorite gift ideas. For The …
In 2011, Paul & I started a Cocktail Club in our neighborhood. It started with six of our neighbors, sadly one moved away a few years ago. But since the club started, we have been diligent about “meeting” every other …
While this post has absolutely nothing to do with building a custom home, I do find the topic timely. It is the turn of the new year, and we’re all making resolutions, which often leads to talking about self care. …
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8 which feels a little early this year. If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas for that favorite mama in your life (MIYL), I got ya covered. And as of the …
