Yummy Appetizers Part 2

By

Yesterday I shared 2 of my favorite dips with you and today I am going to share 2 more of my favorite appetizers to make for a party.  Again…super yummy and so simple! *photos from food.com* FIRE CRACKERSIngredients:1 gallon zip lock bag1 box unsalted saltines (4 sleeves)1 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 ranch powder packets3-4 TBS […]

Yummy Dips- Spinach Artichoke and Crab Delight

By

With the Mavericks being in the playoffs this is the time for sports watching parties and yummy food!  Two of my go to appetizers to bring to events are Spinach Artichoke Dip and Crap Dip.  They are delicious and easy!  I am not a huge cook so when I find items that everyone loves I […]

Farmhouse Love

By

On my bucket list is to build a farmhouse one day.  Don’t get me wrong I love our home, but it is not the dream home.  My dream home will consist of chippy barn wood everywhere, molding galore, planked floors and walls, farm lights on our huge porch, etc.  We have been lucky enough to […]

Current Inventory Before and Afters

By

Here is the inventory we currently have available and the before and afters… Click on the photos for more info…dimensions, prices, etc. Shabby Chic Chest  Black Distressed Chest BEFORE & AFTER Shabby 10 drawer dresser with black distressed top Antique black distressed buffet BEFORE & AFTER Vintage Cabinet/Chest BEFORE & AFTER  Unique Shabby Chic cabinet […]

Avery’s Lamps

By

I am starting to work on Avery’s “big girl” room.  I am having so much fun putting everything together.  Her nursery was all pink and brown, but her new room has more pops of color.  Of course it still has pink…both of our favorite color! I have been searching for the perfect lamps for her nightstands […]

Minnie Mouse Costume

By

“M.I.C.K.E.Y   M.O.U.S.E  Its the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse… come inside there’s fun inside” That song is constantly stuck in my head because Avery (2) LOVES Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!!  Who is her favorite character??…. Minnie Mouse. So, it seemed appropriate that we make her a Minnie Mouse Costume for Halloween. My mom “Grammy” is super talented […]

Baking fun…Pumpkin Bread

By

I love this time of year…weather, food, family, yummy smells, pumpkin!! Avery and I baked together for the first time and had so much fun!  We burned the House of Hargrove Harvest Spice candle to set the mood and baked one of my favs…. pumpkin bread! Here are some pictures of Miss A…she was a […]

BARN SALE TOMORROW

By

Our September Barn Sale is tomorrow!   We are stocked with all kinds of goodies!  Come check us out! Click HERE for a sneak peekClick HERE for directions

Be our guest

By

We moved into our house about a year ago and every room was “done”…meaning the furniture was moved over from the other house, but now I am all about tweaking all the rooms to give them that special touch.  This house has bigger rooms and taller ceilings so a lot of my stuff looked dwarfed. […]

Ruffles with a side of coffee

By

I have always loved being inspired by top of the line/expensive things and then finding a way to do it for less.  That has been my passion, what drives me and the inspiration behind House of Hargrove (also great for my marriage 🙂 ). Every now and then you find that piece that you just […]

I Heart Houses

By

I just love, love, love looking at houses!  I am a southern girl and porches make me happy!  One day I will build my own farm house!  I love the feel of them.  I just see kids playing in the yard, yummy food being cooked in the kitchen, etc.  There is sooo much character and […]

Fab Font Friday

By

If you have some favorite fonts I would love to hear what they are. My favorite font designer is Emily Conners at Emily Lime Designs.  She is a genius.  I must admit though…I am super cheap and don’t like to pay for fonts BUT if I was going to…I would definitely buy all of hers!  what.a.talent Here […]

I am a font addict

By

My name is Elaine Hargrove and I am a font addict.   I get asked a lot who makes my Barn Sale fliers and other House of Hargrove promotion artwork and it is all me!  I have no background in this just a passion for it.  I can spend hours working on fliers, etc because […]

You light up my life

By

I have had a lighting obsession lately!  I just cannot get enough of unique lighting, but it is normally so expensive BUT I just found the most amazing company that offers beautiful lighting for amazing prices!! Check out some of my favorites!! Pullman Light Fixtures 3 lights $169 4 lights $219 *Available in both chrome […]

Project Sean Lowe

By

A group of friends and I have had Bachelor TV night for years now.  We got together every Monday, watched, commented, you know the drill.  Well we fell in love with Sean during Emily’s season.  He was just so sweet and from our home town!! Flash forward 6 months and now he is the Bachelor […]

Project Nursery- take 2…the new house

By

We had Avery when we lived in our old house so I did her nursery there too.  I basically did the exact same thing in the new house, but just moved things around a bit. You can find details on the nursery like paint color, where to purchase things etc on my first 2 blog […]