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A Little Love on the Plate: Heart-Shaped Tortilla Chips and Joey’s Favorite Cheese Dip
A restaurant-inspired snack became one of our favorite at-home traditions—complete with sausage cheese dip and homemade heart-shaped tortilla chips. Continue reading
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A Sweet Beginning: Blueberry Muffins and a Lesson in Giving Back
Fourteen-year-old Corey Swan turned his mother LaCrissa’s made-from-scratch blueberry muffin recipe into a sweet lesson in love, confidence, and starting something of his own. Continue reading
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Hospitality & Faith: The Sweetest Kind of Homecoming 🤎
After 28 days working in Africa and three days of travel, Joey finally comes home to a peaceful house, a stocked kitchen, faith, family routines, and his favorite homemade cheeseburger. Continue reading
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The Wishlist Hunt: The Estate Sale Find With a Story
An unusual antique pole fire screen found at an estate sale leads us into the fascinating history and stories surrounding fireside life in the 1800s. Continue reading
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Antique Quick Tip: Don’t Forget the Tiny Screws
When we think about preserving old hardware, the beautiful pieces usually get all the attention—the doorknob, the backplate, the hinge. But today’s little reminder is about the parts that are much easier to overlook: the original screws. In an older… Continue reading
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A Hot August Day Bringing the Porch Back to Life
A 105-degree Louisiana day spent adding sweet potato vines, a mahogany patio umbrella, and a pink dogwood inspired by the history of our 1915 home. Continue reading
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A Sweet Evening at Home: Tommy’s Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
A homemade strawberry shortcake from our friend Tommy turned an ordinary evening at home into something especially sweet. Continue reading
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Treasures Left Behind: Our Antique Buffet and Server
Two antique buffets were among the treasures left behind at The House on Jefferson. Here is why these beautiful old pieces have become part of the story we hope to preserve. Continue reading
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Sunday Morning With Jesus
A quiet Sunday morning reflection on faith, marriage, friendship, and the blessing of Christian community. Continue reading
