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What’s Up This Week? Surprise New Painters, An Open Sunroom, & A (Literal) Stain Mix-Up. PLUS: Cake!

by jack on March 16, 2021
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We got our a$$es handed to us a week ago, but somehow ended up with a new painter, electricity in the kitchen, and cake!

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What’s Up This Week? A Slew of Setbacks and a Moody New Dining Room

by jack on March 9, 2021
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Last week we could see a light at the end of the tunnel. This week, someone detonated explosives and caved that shit right in.

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What’s Up This Week? Fixing the Over-Stained Woodwork, Kitchen Island Makes an Appearance, & the Sunroom Gets a Closer First Look

by jack on March 1, 2021
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We hit a few snags along the way this past week, but overall, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and feel like we’re on our way to finally getting this place into a habitable state.

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What’s Up This Week? Plumbing is All Wrapped Up, We did NOT Burst a Sprinkler Pipe, and Final Drywall Repairs. PLUS: Saloon doors? Yes Please

by jack on February 23, 2021
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Our contractors, Andrew and Dillon, and have been slashing to-dos off their list almost as quickly as we’ve been piling them on.

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The Story of Charlotte House

by jack on February 17, 2021
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This is the story of how we became the owners of a dirty old frat house.

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It's smokey out there, friends 😷 Californians, It's smokey out there, friends 😷

Californians, Oregonians, and others have been dealing with wildfire & smoke situations for years, but us East-coasters are a little new to this particular brand of sh*t show. 

Luckily, Jim picked up a handy little electronic tool a few years ago that's been giving us some insight on the air quality INSIDE the house, so we're sharing with you what we learned & a couple of tips & tools on the blog today (link's in bio)

Sending our best to everyone dealing with the wildfires and the smoke. Hoping for some good rain asap 💙
Who wants a @chrislovesjulia Room Makeover update? Who wants a @chrislovesjulia Room Makeover update?! A few of you have messaged asking what's going on with the giveaway, so I posted an update on the blog today on where we're at with things (link in bio & stories)

Also today in stories, it's the final round of voting for the name of the 2nd possum that's been hanging out on the fire escape, so don't forget to check out the final two choices from our ever-so-captivating possum bracket and cast your vote! 

Exciting times here at #charlottehousePA, if we do say so ourselves

Here's the room in a slightly tidier state than it is right now. That mouse in the living room last week really threw off my kids-clothing-swap game, so in real life this room is still filled with bins of clothes waiting for organization

📸 @melissaenglephotography
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#oldhouseyoungkids #victorianhome #artsandcraftsmovement #livingroom #oldhousecommunity #howwehome
In a perfect world, I also would have opened these In a perfect world, I also would have opened these boxes and used the bins inside BEFORE I saw a mouse hanging out with all the kids clothes that I had on the floor 🐁

More laundry, anyone?
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#fivekids #oldhouseyoungkids #historichomes #howwehome #homeorganization
To those who've made babies, raised babies, lost b To those who've made babies, raised babies, lost babies; to the moms of happy little accidents, and the moms who put their bodies and souls through the wringer to get there. 

Wherever you are on the mom journey, I salute you.

Now go take a nap, Mama. You've earned it.

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#momsofinsta #mothersday #oldhouseyoungkids #familyphotography #historichome
Yes, you should in fact treat yourself to somethin Yes, you should in fact treat yourself to something that makes you feel good, because that in turn makes you feel less like an a-hole, which makes you more pleasant to be around, which makes your kids more relaxed and your partner more cooperative and your life feel more lovely and bright. 

OBVIOUSLY we're saving the world here, one fresh bouquet at a time🌹

Do your part in saving humanity by getting your mom/mama figure/self some fresh cut stems, or some other thoughtful little thing that will remind her what an absolute doll you are. 

Mother's Day is THIS Sunday, so if you're still dragging your feet, check out our Stories for our favorite flower picks that you can get online and have delivered (but order quick if you want them to get there on time)

If you're local, @petalsflowertrike always makes super cute arrangements, and if you're EXTRA extra like me, you'll also sign yourself (or your Mama?) up for the weekly bouquet CSA from @lancasterfarmfresh 

Remember, it's for the good of humanity, friends. 
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#mothersday #flowerdelivery #freshflowers #flowerbouquet #greenkitchen #flowervase #reclaimedwood #kitchenisland #herringbonetile
One spot, three perspectives. A visual ode to the One spot, three perspectives. A visual ode to the air between our stairs.

Who's got a good story of the Charlotte House steps?  I'm sure these puppies have seen a lot 👀 

Was going to post these pics for #52weeksofhomeweek17 but the weekend was full and wonderful and ain't nobody had time for that... But when you DO have time, I recommend checking out @amyleigh_1902victorian's #52weeksofhome series for old house pics galore 
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#grandstaircase #artsandcraftsmovement #oldhomecommunity #oldhouselove #oldhomelove #historichomes #fraternityhouse #frathouse #homerenovations
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REAL TALK: We tend to go a little overboard when choosing items to buy for our home and family - we want things that function well, look good, and fit within a given budget. Everything must check AT LEAST two of those boxes, but ideally we’ll hit all three. This usually means that we spend WAY too much time researching and reading reviews, but whatevs - our obsession is your gain, right?

When you click on one of our website links or a link from our social media, we may make a small affiliate commission from the seller as a thanks for sending you to the good stuff. It won’t cost you a penny more, and we’re only going to recommend things that we really use or love. Doing so helps us offset the cost of dedicating a ridiculous amount of time finding the very best stuff, so THANK YOU for taking a look at what we share with you online - Clearly you have excellent taste ;)

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