The Blog Begins
If we were really on top of our game, we would’ve started this blog 16 months ago - when we bought this beautiful, one-story brick ranch in Richmond, Virginia. But I guess we were too caught up with housework 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…
Here’s our flickr album that shows off the before and afters… and the after afters… and the after the after afters. And it’s not even up to date!
Just to get a sense of where we were starting - check out the shot of our old “den.”
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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.
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 !!