Today, on Real Home Bliss, we’ll show you how to artfully arrange your flower pots using mixed flowers that you choose yourself. Scroll to the bottom of our post to start the demonstration video! There are so many reasons to love container gardening. Containers are a great place to showcase seasonal bloomers, flowering annuals, or […]
“Real Home” Bliss on Vacation
Yes, Real Home Bliss is heading into vacation mode – though that’s not actually what this post is about. But, since I have your attention, let me tell you that Kate and I will be shifting into a summer slow down with content for the blog and our Instagram feed, while we concentrate on our […]
Storage Hacks … 5 Tips for Seasonal Decorating When You’re Short on Storage
Last week as Kate and I were planning out our blog content for the coming month, she suggested I do a photo shoot of my cute front porch all dressed up for the 4th of July. Sure, great idea . . . except I didn’t have any 4th of July decor. Could I get some? […]
4th of July on the Front Porch
Hi Friends! I hope everyone is looking forward to the 4th of July – the hallmark holiday of the American summer! In honor of the coming fun, I did some sprucing up of my front porch to celebrate the season! I must admit, I was a little hesitant at first. Of course I enjoy a […]
My Restyling Challenges after Moving
My family and I have moved 4 times and lived in 4 very different homes in the last 13 years. I have learned a lot through those experiences and share some tips in my article Top 5 Things You Need to Do Right after Moving into a New House. Still, the challenges of moving are […]
Top 5 Things You Need to Do Right after Moving into a New House
My family and I have moved 4 times in the last 12 years. Twice across the world and twice across the country. We moved from Austin to Singapore (for 1.5 years) and then back. Then 4 years later we moved from Austin to Upstate NY and then 6 years later back to Austin. Phew!!! With […]
Shop the Casita
If you read about our casita build, you know this space is hard working and multipurpose. That calls for hard-working, multipurpose furnishings! I walked a fine line between wanting durable products and wanting inexpensive products. (I don’t want my kids to destroy the furniture, but if (or when?) they do, I don’t want to freak […]
The Casita Is Open: Come Inside to Tour this Multipurpose Family Space
Well, my new backyard casita and pool caused quite the stir last week, so as promised, it’s time for a look inside! As I mentioned in last week’s post about my Casita and Pool Addition . . . this space was planned as a multi-functional space for my family. It would be a rec space […]
Casita and Pool Addition Brings Multi-functional Living Space to Shari’s Home
The latest (and hopefully last!) home project taken on at our real home was a doozy. The dilapidated “garage” (i.e., shed) on our property was torn down, and we had a new backyard studio, or “casita”, built. I feel so grateful that we were able to expand our living space in this way! The construction […]
Cactus or Succulent?
In the world of design and decor, cactus and succulents are having a moment and show no signs of slowing down. They are everywhere! Which is wonderful as they have a minimalist beauty and charm. Even my 12 year old daughter wants her room decorated with cactus & succulent decor. But, here is my question […]