There was no way around it. Saying goodbye to the home you lived in for 13 years, and brought 3 of your 4 children home from the hospital to, was difficult! But as a family of 6 (add in the 2 crazy dogs), we had definitely outgrown our 900 sq. ft. home. I can’t tell …
Beams add so much character. And for a small-dollar project, they are a huge payoff. When I first walked into a model home to view the floorplan we were building, I cringed to see a dry-walled support beam splitting the dining room and living room. It was only a momentary case of the shudders though. …
Eight months is a long time for 2 families, a dog, and an ornery cat to share a house. So while I waited (impatiently…but that’s a different post) for our home to be built, I loved having a good reason to sneak out back to the garage for some peace and quiet. You can imagine …
Hello friends. ♡ This post has been a long time in the making and I’m so excited about it! Everyone who sees my fireplace asks whether it’s gas or wood. Everyone thinks it’s real! Gas or Wood Fireplace When we met with our builder in December of 2015 (2 years ago!) to pick out our options, we …
Attics have always held a special allure for me. Now that I’m a writer, I understand it’s because I’ve always wanted to discover the story not told. Uncover a mystery or get a glimpse into someone’s romance. Attics hold those little links to past stories the present has forgotten. And I’ve found some amazing treasures …