From the archives: Originally published in 2015, this essay captures something that still sits at the heart of Our Storied Home: a home isn’t really about decorating. It’s about the life, memories, people and stories held within its walls. We’re sharing Amanda’s original essay again, largely as it was written.
It’s Friday and if your week was anything like mine, you need a good cup of coffee (maybe a glass of wine) and a reminder that life, though messy, is pretty great. This week at our house, my cell phone broke, the TV is still fried after last’s week’s storm
Four years ago, I shut the door of my office at a regional magazine and became an email address. I still have bosses, so to speak. Women working in offices like the one I used to have, who work through lunch and slip their high heels off under their desk
ETA: Have you wondered where the idea for our printable postcards came from? Here’s the story of Ada and her Great Aunt Judy. Friends, have I told you about Ada’s Great-Aunt Judy? Well, sit down. You’re going to love this.
Paralyzed mid-purge by that adorable and oh-so-tiny sleeper? Here’s 10 ways I try to do memory keeping without getting overwhelmed with emotional clutter:
I created this cozy, Easter tablescape using hand-crafted details and vintage finds I scored from Everything But the House’s online estate sales.