Friends, life in our little castle is often like a fairy tale! And what fairy tale would be complete without a dark and scary dungeon full of creepy crawly things? The basement of our little castle is huge, spanning the whole length of the house. It used to be quite the party area, according … [Read more...]
The Bee’s Knees
It’s funny how people who love DIY house projects view situations that would normally be considered a problem as a wonderful opportunity! We’ve been battling wasps at our house recently. My husband, ever so brave (and cheap because he didn’t want to hire an exterminator), attempted to deal with them … [Read more...]
Reflections on Life and Loss
Friends, I wrote this after one of my dearest friends lost her fiancé to cancer. It was one of those times when my fingers flew across the keyboard as the words poured out of my soul and the tears flowed from my eyes. I cried so hard I could barely see the words I was typing, and when I was done … [Read more...]
If You Like My Castle, You’ll Love This Show!
There is something about old houses that I find so intriguing. Old homes are full of stories, romance, and soul. The design of beautiful historic homes makes my heart skip a beat! The materials used and the craftmanship that went into building old houses simply cannot be replicated today. I love old … [Read more...]
Finding the Time
I was eating lunch recently with a new friend who also has young kids, and when she found out that I write a blog she stared at me in amazement and asked, “How do you have time to do that?” I smiled, because the answer isn’t nearly as glamorous as she probably assumed it would be. It’s a … [Read more...]
So, We Bought a Fixer Upper!
Friends, I've been on the hunt recently for our next project! I had an idea of what I wanted in the back of my mind for a while, and I've been searching for over a year for the perfect house. I wanted something old with original details, and I was really hoping for a house that reminded me of my … [Read more...]
Adventure Awaits! An Interview About Travel, Values, and Life
Friends, it’s always fascinating to watch people develop their natural gifts and talents and find their passion in life. And when people work towards making the world a better place while pursuing their dreams, it’s a win-win! I’m writing a new series here on the blog where I interview people that I … [Read more...]
Amazing Vintage Finds and Stories About the “Sister Houses”
There are two beautiful old stone houses in our town that have always reminded me of our little castle. The houses have similar architecture with an exterior combination of stone and tudor style details, leaded glass windows, and arched front doors. They are the kind of homes that make you slow down … [Read more...]
There’s a Mouse In the House, and Other Terrifying True Tales
We’d been living in our little castle for only a few months when my husband woke me from a deep sleep in the middle of the night, shaking my shoulder and whispering urgently. “I don’t mean to alarm you, but---” Suddenly he froze, completely silent, listening to something my still foggy brain … [Read more...]
The Importance of Hospitality
One of my favorite things about our home is how great it is for entertaining. My husband and I both come from large families, and it's not uncommon for us to host a party in our home with over 50 people in attendance. When we were house hunting for our forever home we knew we wanted room to host … [Read more...]
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