The ups & downs of living in & restoring our 100+ old Victorian house
Lots of things happened this past month, including small progress going on around here these last few weeks with my creed of PURGING ONCE AND FOR ALL. In my quest to get rid of the things left behind in our house or no longer need, I’ve donated a good haul to a local thrift store… …and […]
I’ve been spending most of January catching up from the holidays and reflecting a bit on what I want to focus on for this new year. I’ve also been feeling the strong “urge to purge”. Any one else feeling the need to PURGE ALL THE THINGS in your home this time of year? I get […]
I’m going to get straight to it: things are changing here for the better on Draven Made, and I’m excited! What kind of changes, you ask? For starters, the name is changing. It’s been something I’ve been thinking over for more than a year, maybe even two: “Draven Made” just doesn’t fit. When I started […]
My family recently lost a treasure that should not have been forgotten to the ages. We all have one, or perhaps, “had” would be the better word, as many of these heirlooms no longer exist in the name of progress, ignorance, or apathy. I’m afraid that until a local news article came out about the demolishing […]
Hi all! Unless you’ve been following our family on Instagram, long time no see! I have a good reason. ;) Our healthy lil baby girl was born in our home a little over a month ago at the end of August, weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. She has blue eyes and the most beautiful auburn […]
