French Country Home - Lafayette Style

Collegiate Shabby Chic Bedroom for Daughter’s Birthday

After I pulled out ten yards of gorgeous floral shabby chic fabric from my stash, I proposed the idea to my daughter, which she loved.

Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel

Over the bed are gorgeous reproduction maps of Virginia in 1781 when Lafayette chased Cornwallis, resulting in the French-American Alliance victory in Yorktown.

The lovely Colonial Williamsburg Artwork of Caesar Monturano

The friendly Mr. Monturano has also provided art for the National Archives, the Kennedy Center, and Christ Church in historic Alexandria, Virginia.

Blooming Pinks, Purples, and Yellows: Spring Garden Journal

Seeking to overcome the lateness of full spring, I carefully selected my favorite colors of spring flowers last autumn, as I purchased some bulbs.

Presenting the kitchen remodel aka The Dolly Madison Room

Now that we’ve remodeled the kitchen, our friends who have kindly complimented are work are now inspired to do a few projects with their kitchen, too.

Our Patrick Henry-Thomas Jefferson Homeschool Room

Our study area is named the Patrick Henry Room, after the 18th century homeschooler who became the firebrand of the American Revolution.

Deck remodel with new lighting and hand rail

Not wanting an orangy look, I chose this dark walnut for the stain, which brings out great contrast and richness, complementing all those gorgeous trees.