Lifestyle With Melonie Graves

DIY Wine Cellar

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I LOVE wine.  I got into it during my senior year in college, and through the years I’ve really enjoyed studying the different kinds of wines, regions they are from and most recently, I’ve been learning more about the families that run the vineyards. […]

A Few Of My Favorite Things: Part One

Hey y’all!  I cannot believe that the holidays are here already!  And for the first time in a long time, I’m not done with my holiday shopping yet.  In fact, I really haven’t started…yikes!  If you’re in the same boat, there’s no need to panic…we’ve still got a little time.  And I thought I’d share […]

The Mellionaire House 2016 Fall Tour

  It’s no secret…I LOVE FALL! It’s been my favorite time of year for as long as I can remember.  In Florida, it means (maybe) just a little cooler weather and opened windows for fresh, Florida air.  It means football, warm colors, crockpot creations and comfort food, sweaters and leggings, all things pumpkin-spice, and family.  […]

Our Summer in New York

Let me start by saying that this is the first time that I’ve ever been able to spend a “summer away.”  But thanks to my little Prima, now I have the very best excuse!  My daughter is one of the most incredible people I’ve ever met.  She’s super intelligent, witty, sincere, inquisitive and talented.  She’s […]

Apps & Robots: Managing the Technologically Savvy Home

Warning…this post contains some raw, unfiltered truths about my journey to proficiency.  You may find some of what you’re about to read…well, abrasive…but I’ve gotta keep it real for those of you who may need some creative ideas for managing the daily tasks in your homes.  You’ve been warned.  🙂 I mentioned that I’m a […]

Awkward To Awesome

I’ve mentioned before that one of the things I love most about our new home is the floorplan.  From the moment I first walked through the front door, I could tell that the builder put a lot of thought into making sure that every inch of space was functional.  Dinner parties and holiday gatherings have […]