Farmhouse style first stole my heart last century-in 1999. I was in college at the time and living at home with my parents. (I know, I am overwhelming you with my exciting ways, aren’t I?) While other kids my age were out living it up in the city, I was at home making blankets from old scraps of fabric, sketching…
Some time ago our church was working through purging some “goodies” that had accumulated in storage. The staff asked if members might have any interest in these items, and if so, to please take them home. Because I am so fond of free junk, I grabbed a handful of treasures and packed our already full-of-children vehicle with lots of crap…
The Crestview project was technically the first home renovation my husband and I tackled without actually living in the home upon completion. We purchased it strictly to transform the home for someone else to enjoy. If you take into account the homes we have renovated and lived in, then the Crestview house would be our fourth remodel project. It has been…
In June of 2016, my husband and I accomplished a goal we’d dreamed about for many years. We had gutted, renovated, and sold a house that had sat empty for 8.5 years. The sense of achievement I felt after completing that project is indescribable. As soon as we handed over the keys to our friends, I felt anxious to begin…
