The Blog Begins
If we were really on top of our game, we would’ve started this blog 16 months ago when we bought our beautiful, one-story brick ranch here in Richmond, Virginia. But I guess we were too caught up with home work (literally) to even think about recording our progress online.
When we bought the place in May of 2006, we were its 3rd owners in its 50 year old history. We were completely charmed by its strong bones, and happily challenged by its complete lack of style (the beautiful backyard was also a plus). We moved in with big dreams of what it could become. And a mere 12 hours after closing, it was already on its way…
Just to get a sense of where we were starting – check out this shot of our old den. No wonder we often referred to that room as the hunting lodge in the first few weeks of homeownership. But if there’s anything we’ve learned throughout the process of making our old house a home, it’s that you should never underestimate the power of a few coats of paint.
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Thanks! We’re about a month into blogging and we’re still loving it. It’s a lot easier than writing a million email updates about our various house projects and now everyone can be privy to all of our adventures (and misadventures). Thanks for the comment!
I just found your blog today and I am totally smitten!! I just spent a few hours looking through in awe. My first attraction was that you have a 50 yr old ranch house that is so very similar to what I just purchased back in Oct. Then I loved your backyard wedding!! So simple and beautiful. And then your decorating taste – totally love it. So, I hope you don’t mind if I pilfer a bunch of your ideas!! My house is in DC so no one will know! :-)
But seriously, I love it all. Definitely one to bookmark.
Hey guys!
I don’t even know how I got here (I think I was looking at the chairs in your den and link after link I found my way to the beginning!) so I just had to leave a comment on your very first post. :) You know I’m a fan…see ya’!
xo, L.
PS – As I’m in California, I don’t really know the East Coast geography that well, but I just realized that you’re not too far from where my dad lives – he’s in Maryland, works in DC. Let me know if you’re ever on the West Coast (not that I live on the coast, but you know what I mean!).
Hi I am another who has finally reached all the way back to your first post after a month of catch up :)
Just wanted to let you know that I am loving your blog and have had so much inspiration from it even though here in South Africa we don’t have all the great home stores that you seem to!
This Christmas my table was much admired, thanks to the great ideas from you and there are many home improvements planned for the future including the biggest… a complete kitchen renovation!
Wishing you luck with your growing family x
Thanks Cas! We’re so glad you’re enjoying our blog all the way across the globe!
xo,
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Wow, seeing this first post is like opening an old library copy of a classic book. Always seems like no checkouts since the 50s or 70s or something. I wonder how many of your recent fans have seen this.
all right! i found the first post! now i’m going to start reading ALL of them!!!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
Good Luck “on your new baby” ! Blogs take a lot time and attention just like the real thing. I’ll keep an eye on you and see how she grows !!