Last Friday Justin and I had an interview with one of our local news sites, The Baltimore Banner. It's running a story on the Maryland Resident Curatorship Program and the program's array of historical properties. For those who don't already know, Justin and I don't own the farm we're renovating. We are curators for the … Continue reading “Would You Recommend It?”
When referring to old houses, people use words like “character” and “charm” as a polite way to describe the creaky floors and the cracking plaster walls. But when I look at the indents worn into the old staircase, I’m reminded that many people have lived in, and loved our old farmhouse, long before us. I … Continue reading Just One Part of the Story
Over the weekend, photos popped up in my “memories” from 4 years prior. The photos were from the first time Justin and I toured the farm. It was an incredibly dreary day, and our farmhouse looked so downcast. The property was growing wild! I had to call our project manager twice just so he could … Continue reading Bring on the Sunshine
It's been a little over a year now since we started this massive renovation, and I wish I had some amazing "before and after" photos to share. But to tell the truth, the place actually looks worse than when we started. Though I guess it's gotta get worse before it gets better. Currently the house … Continue reading Taming Jumanji
Yesterday when I looked back on my last blog post I realized I hadn't written since May. This summer whizzed by in a blur, and slipped through my fingers as summers always do. We traveled, visited family, and got in our summer kicks. But as for the farm, we spent the summer forming our crew. … Continue reading Goodbye Sweet Summer
Last Saturday afternoon I turned off the tracker engine as Justin approached me. He said, "Have you seen Cooper?" It had been at least a half hour since I'd seen our 11 year old Shih-Tzu hopping around like a little bunny. We started calling and whistling for him, searching the farmhouse and the out buildings. … Continue reading Cooper’s Great Adventure
Over the past decade I’ve become very comfortable as a city slicker. I like the ability to walk everywhere, our impromptu block parties, and the surprise visits from Miss Twist our neighborhood ice cream truck. I love the walk to my 5 year old's school, 4 blocks away and through our lovely park. And I … Continue reading City Slickers vs. Country Folk
In 2016, our world was rocked when Justin and I had to say goodbye to our stillborn baby boy. We were shattered and broken seeing that our healthy son didn't make it into this world and that we would never bring him home. Together with our family and friends we picked up the pieces, and … Continue reading Transformation
Sweet hallelujah it's finally finished! After a year of blood, sweat, a just a few tears this project is done, and we are so so proud of it. Would you like a long awaited house tour?!? It would be my pleasure. However, let me give you a quick recap as we mosey our way through. … Continue reading It’s Complete!!!
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