So what's this all about?
If you are reading this, we probably aren't strangers. And if you made a wrong turn at Google and somehow ended up here on this page? Welcome. Feel free to look around or just hit the back button (I'll never know!) Here's a bit about me and this site: First, please know that I am not a writer, a designer, a photographer, a handy person, nor someone seeking to make this into some sort of side gig in any way. I'm just someone excited about my first house in my adopted hometown of New Orleans, and I wanted a way to document and share both for my own benefit and for my friends and family spread across the country and the world.
I've always been fascinated by old homes. This likely stems from the myriad historic houses we toured on family vacations over the years, reading plenty of historical fiction books, and the weekends spent watching PBS series and movies. The best stories always happen in old houses, and those houses often become characters in the plot. What kid didn't want to climb turrets, discover a hidden passageway, or find a forgotten treasure in the attic or the yard?! I promised myself that I would someday live in an old house even if just for a short while.
When I moved to New Orleans sight unseen in 2008, I was suddenly surrounded by beautiful old houses and buildings with so many stories to tell. My first rental apartment was half of a c. 1836 Creole cottage in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood with double parlors, cypress floors, and plaster walls. It was drafty, needy, a little off kilter, and utterly charming. After many years enjoying that gem of an apartment, I dreamed of the day I could buy an old house of my own.
Well, that day has finally come. I am now the owner of a ~140 year old single shotgun cottage right in the middle of New Orleans. I look forward to researching its history, learning its stories, and getting to know its quirks. I know it is going to be needy, steal all my money, and cause frustrations, but the reward is character that can't be found in newer construction. There likely will be more nights and weekends spent at home, but I look forward to being an active member of my neighborhood and a fixture on the front porch. On this page, you can watch me write the next chapter for this house and slowly make it my own. You may also get some glimpses into my life here in New Orleans - eating, drinking, gardening, and celebrating (we're pretty good at that). Maybe this will help convince some of you who are friends and family to come visit. Go ahead and call dibs on the guest room!
I've always been fascinated by old homes. This likely stems from the myriad historic houses we toured on family vacations over the years, reading plenty of historical fiction books, and the weekends spent watching PBS series and movies. The best stories always happen in old houses, and those houses often become characters in the plot. What kid didn't want to climb turrets, discover a hidden passageway, or find a forgotten treasure in the attic or the yard?! I promised myself that I would someday live in an old house even if just for a short while.
When I moved to New Orleans sight unseen in 2008, I was suddenly surrounded by beautiful old houses and buildings with so many stories to tell. My first rental apartment was half of a c. 1836 Creole cottage in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood with double parlors, cypress floors, and plaster walls. It was drafty, needy, a little off kilter, and utterly charming. After many years enjoying that gem of an apartment, I dreamed of the day I could buy an old house of my own.
Well, that day has finally come. I am now the owner of a ~140 year old single shotgun cottage right in the middle of New Orleans. I look forward to researching its history, learning its stories, and getting to know its quirks. I know it is going to be needy, steal all my money, and cause frustrations, but the reward is character that can't be found in newer construction. There likely will be more nights and weekends spent at home, but I look forward to being an active member of my neighborhood and a fixture on the front porch. On this page, you can watch me write the next chapter for this house and slowly make it my own. You may also get some glimpses into my life here in New Orleans - eating, drinking, gardening, and celebrating (we're pretty good at that). Maybe this will help convince some of you who are friends and family to come visit. Go ahead and call dibs on the guest room!
Dibs!!!!! LOVE your reference to youthful exploration - we definitely had that as kids and neither of us have grown out of it (thankfully!). It's no wonder we both own old homes, now. Can't wait to follow your adventures in the new digs <3
ReplyDeleteDibs for a night! I would love to come see your new home and celebrate with you. Congratulations! You deserve this and New Orleans is lucky to have you. I can’t wait to follow your new journey.
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