In this week's episode, Stacy kicks off Historic Preservation Month by revisiting the State of Restoration voicemail project, sharing updates from Utah and the Pacific Northwest.

Then, she chats with Emma Shay about her 1924 Craftsman bungalow. They get into how Emma's first house, what she calls an "old house on easy mode," sparked a love and respect for old houses. That experience now shapes the thoughtful decisions she's making to preserve charm and character without overcomplicating the process.

Before wrapping up, Stacy shares listener feedback on last week's Good, Better, Best segment on hot rooms and ties up a few loose ends with a couple of follow-up thoughts and practical takeaways.

Mentioned in this Episode

• Sign up for the Wood Window Workshop at Blake Hill House
• Join Stacy on Substack
• Friends of Suomi Hall - Astoria, Oregon
• Follow Lauri @forsstromhouse on Instagram
• Follow Emma Shay on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Enter to win Skiing Sun Valley: A History from Union Pacific to the Holdings by John Lundin

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