Over These Past Few Months, Our House Became Our Haven
Hey there, house. It’s me. I know I don’t clean you or take care of you as much as I used to. I don’t stand still or stop in rooms as often…
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This Home May Be Old and Well-loved, But it Holds Our Precious Memories
My husband has a dream to build a home. Sometimes I think that would be great, everything would be fresh and new and made exactly how we want it.…
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What the House Saw
I’m sitting on the floor of our master bedroom. The house is basically empty at this point, save for the three pieces of furniture neither of us…
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Our House isn’t Fancy, But it’s Our Home
The story was always the same. I’d spend an enjoyable afternoon at someone else’s tidy, stylish home. I’d take notice of the nicely…
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I’m the Mom With the Messy House
It’s not uncommon to ask children what they want to be when they grow up. Some of us are born with a drive in our hearts toward a passion that…
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Goodbye to the House That Built Me
In the winter of 1985, while I was halfway done growing in my mom’s belly, my parents moved into a little brown 3 bedroom/1.5 bath that was…
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We Don’t Have a “House Hunters” House, But I’m so Thankful It’s Home
When my husband and I were first married, we lived in a little yellow bungalow that a sweet older lady at church rather surprisingly referred to as…
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How Asking For My Husband’s Help Around the House Changed My Life
When I married, I happily took on all of the chores. I loved waking up and vacuuming while a hot breakfast bubbled on the stove. I loved the…
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Were We Ready to Take on a Fixer Upper?
Most of us have heard Joanna Gaines speak the magic words, “Are YOU ready to take on a fixer upper?” Chip and Joanna have captivated…
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Saying Goodbye To My Childhood Home
This 4th of July weekend, my family is throwing a going away party for my parents. After almost 4 decades they are saying goodbye to my childhood…
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