Hello sweet friends! I’m back today to discuss why I personally love doing home renovations. It’s a strange thing to explain, because remodeling is a stressful, messy, time consuming project. In theory it shouldn’t be fun. But for me, I am happiest when I’m covered in paint working hard to transform … [Read more...]
Favorite Blogging Moments
Friends, I’m so grateful for this creative experience of blogging. It connects people who would probably not meet otherwise. It helps us discover all that we have in common, share our creative passion, and support and encourage each other. Technology has changed the way that people communicate. The … [Read more...]
My Grandparents’ Farmhouse
Hello sweet friends! Recently I took a little trip to my grandparents’ farmhouse in northwest Ohio. I was on a mission to find antique treasures to borrow for my fall front porch photo shoot and to scope out vintage finds that I could repurpose into really cool designs for my castle. And this trip … [Read more...]
My Great Grandparents’ Farmhouse
When I was a little girl, probably around the age of eight, my father took me to my great grandparents’ farmhouse. It was just down the road from where my grandparents lived and it had sat empty for years. Even as a child I could see the beauty of the architecture of the turn of the century house. … [Read more...]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking on a Home Renovation
Hello Friends! Have you ever thought about doing a home renovation? Renovations can range from a simple cosmetic update to a complete gut job and rebuild. Knowing your personality, abilities, and financial situation can help to determine what kind of renovation (if any) is right for … [Read more...]
Our Journey to Owning a Historic Home
Hello sweet friends! One of the questions I’m sometimes asked is how we afford our house. It’s one of those delicate questions that people are curious about but afraid to ask for fear of sounding nosy or rude. My husband and I are a one income family. I used to be an elementary school teacher before … [Read more...]
Haven 2016
Oh Friends, have you ever had one of those magical times in life when a dream that you’ve carried in your heart for years actually comes true? This blog is part of my dream. It means the world to me that you spend time visiting my little corner of the internet. When people tell me they read the blog … [Read more...]
A 90th Birthday Party!
“Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.” ~ Larry Lorenzoni Life is full of important milestones. Recently my family gathered at my grandparent’s house to celebrate my grandpa’s 90th birthday! We had such a wonderful time sharing our favorite … [Read more...]
Having a Clean-ish House
Hello Sweet Friends! Do you ever like to clean up your house before you invite people over? I do. In fact, I actually enjoy having people visit so that I’m motivated to clean! I’m not the kind of person to worry too much if there is dust on the bookshelves or baskets of laundry needing to be folded … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary My Love
My husband and I are celebrating our ninth anniversary! Nine years! I still can’t believe it! It seems like just yesterday we were reciting our vows in front of our families and a few close friends, full of joy and hope and love. We were married in a beautiful little chapel on a southern plantation … [Read more...]
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