We’re here to let you in on a little secret that we’ve been shouting from the rooftops if you’ve been reading for a while: We’ve been had. That whole dream home thing is a little bit of a sham.
There’s no such thing.
At first, I was disappointed. Majorly bummed.
And then I realized that it’s kind of a relief, because we can all stop waiting for it now.
Real homes are full of imperfections and real life enhancements that go beyond the glossy magazine page. They’re filled with voices, laughter and the squeals of children. Of scuffs on the floor and little handprints on the wall, and pet hair in little tufts that scurry under the sofa. They’re memories; the signs of life and that’s what makes a real home truly loved.
In a way, it’s high def living. It’s what brings in the real and what makes the truly beautiful… and the interesting.
It tells a story.
I think that sometimes we miss that, because we’re a little distracted- focused on what things are not instead of what they can be. I know I wasted a lot of time doing that. We thought, In our next house…
Once upon a time, we were really frustrated by figuring out how to let our home express who we are. It was something that felt so unattainable to us in that to-the-trade only, unrealistic price range conundrum.
We didn’t believe that pretty homes should feel so out of our reach. Was there a secret meeting of the glossy magazine quazillionare decorator’s club that we were missing out on?
Is quazillionare a word? No. But I may or may not have googled to make sure.
Stay with me.
There had to be more options out there, for a home that reflected who we were.
And then it dawned on us that we had two choices:
A. We can spend our time pining away, while we keep saying “in our next home, we’ll do that” afraid to break the imaginary limitations {that we’d placed on ourselves out of self doubt and fear}
B. We can realize that as morbid as it sounds, there may never be a ‘next home’. We can make our current dwelling place ours, just for us, and only us.
And choose to love it, right where we are.
Maybe your home is a brand new, fresh canvas and just needs a little flourish from you. Maybe it’s in that cramped, totally dated, overwhelming space in need of some smart planning so it can work. Or that kitchen that could use fresh finishes to bring in a little more personality, and up-to-date fun.
It’s all in the real, attainable, totally doable choices that can make it truly you.
The home is your hub, and it should reflect who you are. It can be a beautiful thing when you let it grow and change with you, to serve all those who dwell in it.
We’re ready to expand our little business, with what we do and in a way, go back to the place where we started. While you can always find us here in our little passionate corner of the www, we’re also ready to return to our love of helping others beyond the screen in discovering that hidden beauty in their homes.
We want to help you let go of that fear, find and embrace your personal philosophy, and grow your spaces to suit your own personal needs. We want you to love where you are, now.
Because sometimes that bravery just needs a little nudge from someone who can help.
So we’re very excited to announce that we’re now offering two things here at The Handmade Home:
1. Online Design Services: If you find yourself struggling, feeling a little limited, or needing a fresh splash of inspiration, we’re excited to announce that we’re now offering our online design services. This is a collaboration of us with you to customize your space based on your interests, needs, ideas and vision. This includes a consultation, ideas from a design and organizational standpoint, inspiration boards for real {accessible} products, and projects you can use to spruce up your space. This is also included with a design plan formatted specifically to your own space, to help you put it all together.
2. Personal Design Services: If you live near us, this might be just for you. This takes the fun of it all a step further. And we would love to meet you face to face, to help you spruce your space.
If you’re interested in either of these services, have any questions or requests, please contact us at [email protected] with the headline The Handmade Home Design Services.
We look forward to this new little journey and fresh chapter of creating together with you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Emelyn says
This is awesome! Congratulations!
Jenna says
You can not possibly know how excited I am about this!!! Ahhhhh!!!!
Abbey says
Awesome!! You guys rock!
Jennifer Davis Lujan says
Hello, I just adore you’re entire home!! I love all the color and it looks so stylish and cozy! Will you do an e design? I live in CO and just need a little help on our dining room situation.
Thanks!
Jennifer
Jessica says
So exciting! Good for you all. I wish I lived closer as I LOVE everything you all touch and do.
Kari says
Oh this awesome! I am so excited for you! (And looking forward to more before and after photos of future projects!
MomofTwoPreciousGirls says
Good for you guys…I would like for you to just come to my house and just do everything you have done to your house in my house! Kthanks!
staci Torgerson says
Is Birmingham too far to get help from you guys? We’ve been in our’new’ 1983 home for almost 2 yrs and have plans to renovate in 3 more years but would love to make it my own now as well as preparing for the future.
angela delf says
I’m interested in your design services. Where are you located? What are your costs?