Building a house isn’t what I thought it was going to be. I thought it would be quicker, easier, more enjoyable. Through it all, I’m starting to realize just how imperfect life is. No matter how much we dream, pin perfect pictures on Pinterest, & follow inspiring influencers on social media. The ... READ the POST

We drove my vintage VW camper bus, Willa, to the Tarheel Antique Festival in search of old treasure troves for our “in progress” houses. I've always appreciated & preferred vintage & antique over contemporary & brand new. I think it adds so much character & depth to a home! Each ... READ the POST

I am going to write what’s on my heart during this process of building a home in a world that isn’t my home.I’ve been feeling really underserving as I see my “dreams” start to happen. Building a house has always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl!In fact, when Tyler & I dated long ... READ the POST

I tried really hard to remember the first time I visited my in-laws beach house as we headed out beach bound this past weekend, but the memory is cloudy.I suppose all my beach house memories intertwine together in my mind like a big hug, in the sweetest way.Each visit somehow more beautiful than the ... READ the POST

I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!! SHE IS HERE!!!!We finally have our antique stove that I wrote about here.She is absolutely beautiful & everything we had hoped! She was made new in 1926 & has served generations of families that passed her down. This stove has now been rescued & given new life, to ... READ the POST

I haven’t felt like posting/sharing anything in these digital spaces lately. I'm just content in the still & quiet season I am in. A season of waiting & just living each day simply & without all the “extra”.We have been homeless for a year now, living in our camper waiting to break ... READ the POST