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The Day Katie Shepherd Helped General Ogletree at the House on Jefferson
A 1936 Shreveport newspaper clipping reveals how Katie Shepherd helped General W. E. T. Ogletree when he became ill at the house we call home. Continue reading
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The Little Dancing Clock That Came Home with Us
Meet the little dancing clock Joey and Heather found at Big Mama’s in Hosston, Louisiana, and brought home to their historic Shreveport house. Continue reading
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A Closer Look at Our King George IV Coronation Print
A closer look at our King George IV coronation print, its gold lettering, and the history we’re researching from our Shreveport parlor. Continue reading
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Original Details: Before You Replace That Old Window
Cleaning the original windows in our 1915 Shreveport home brought little details into focus, from old hardware to the paint colors beneath the surface. Continue reading
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A Little Patio Rearranging at The House on Jefferson
A before-and-after look at the east wing patio of our historic Shreveport home, with familiar wicker furniture in a fresh arrangement. Continue reading
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The Paper Trail: The Little Door Inside the Little Door
There is a door in one of our upstairs bedrooms that I’ve walked past more times than I can count. Today this room is my office, but around here I call it The Hollywood Regency Room, inspired by the glamour… Continue reading
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Before Us: The Shepherds and the Early Story of Our 1915 Home
Meet J.C. and Katie Shepherd, early figures in the story of our 1915 Shreveport home, as we uncover the records, craftsmanship, and family history connected to The House on Jefferson. Continue reading
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A Weekend of Family, Fellowship, and Sunday Morning Faith
From grilled steaks and Julie Anne’s cheesecake with family to Sunday worship at Gladstone, Heather shares a Shreveport weekend centered on faith, home, and fellowship. Continue reading
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A House Full of Stories, Then and Now
Old newspaper clippings, Colonial Hill records and the everyday memories being made today reveal more than a century of life at 837 Jefferson Place. Continue reading
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A Quiet Sunday Morning on the Porch
A quiet Sunday morning on the porch with coffee, Scripture, and Psalm 9:1 offers a gentle reminder to remember God’s goodness and give thanks. Continue reading
