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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 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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Corner Tour: One of My Favorite Corners in Our Parlor
A peek at one of my favorite corners in our parlor at The House on Jefferson, where an antique clock, warm brass, artwork, and greenery come together in a collected-over-time mantel display. Continue reading
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Faith & Devotional Journal: What I Want to Bring Home From Church
Sunday morning can be easy to think of as a destination: get ready, leave the house, go to church. But this morning, I’m thinking about something different. What will I bring back home with me? Before church, I love having… Continue reading
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Hospitality & Faith: Making Room for the People We Love
A Saturday evening at home with family, good conversation, game-day food, and a reminder that hospitality is often found in the simplest moments. Continue reading
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Before There Was a House: Finding Our 1906 Colonial Hill Plat
Most of my research into The House on Jefferson has begun with the house itself. Who lived here? When was it built? What did it originally look like? But eventually, I realized that if I wanted to understand the whole… 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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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
