September feels like a good month for a reset. I'm all about new beginnings, and Autumn fits the bill. Here in our part of the country, the weather is already turning. The light is different, and even though shorts feel right during the middle part of the day, mornings and evenings call for pants and…
I just returned home from a trip to Japan with my oldest boys. Two words: Jet lag. Wow! My body clock is all messed up. Hopefully, it will sort itself out in a day or two. We made some wonderful memories, and I took loads of photos. I'll write up a travelogue post soon. In…
Devyn and I have more big news! We have moved the podcast to a website of its own: True Tales From Old Houses. For today, you'll find the show notes in both places, but most of the photos are on our new site.
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During the laundry/office renovation, I posted this question on Instagram: What would you like to read about more in-depth? While the volume of responses wasn't huge, most people who answered wanted to know about painting unfinished cabinets.
So many of you were really into this color too. It is Mount Etna by Sherwin-Williams, a vibrant…
Season Two Begins!
In this episode, Devyn and I welcome Elizabeth Finkelstein, a preservationist, writer, and owner of Cheap Old Houses and Circa Houses--both wildly successful Instagram accounts. Elizabeth also writes the monthly real estate column for Country Living magazine.
Through her work, Elizabeth tirelessly champions the preservation of old houses, and she has connected countless people with…
Over the winter, I took a bunch of classes and workshops about building my brand. I learned loads of strategy and best practices. I struggled my way through a content calendar, Pinterest optimization, and newsletter writing. What I ended up with were a full bag of tricks and complete paralysis, because I just want to…