Finding a house that speaks to your soul with all its might is NOT as easy as it sounds!

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing the long and sordid tale of how my husband and I came to be the keepers of our Vernacular Farmhouse. When I say that my house and I are soulmates, I mean it. And I also mean that finding Mr. Right House was not at all straightforward.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why finding our forever house seemed to take FOREVER, so don’t lose hope if you’re hunting

How a basic builder-grade house felt like 3 steps backward (but was actually our path to perfection!)

Why you should ALWAYS have a final walkthrough before you close on your house

And so much more!

For more, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/4 to learn more.

So you bought an old house. A REALLY old house. But you’re not totally sure how old it actually is.

I’ve been there! When we bought our house, we were told it was built in 1912. But my heart said, uh-uh, this is a Folk Victorian and I think it was built in 1905 or ‘06. How do I know? In this episode, I’ll tell you!

You’ll learn:

How NOT to barter canned goods for old house information

Why your local records office is a possible treasure trove of information (and dusty cards)

What I’ve learned about my house’s builder and his family

And so much more!

For all my tips on tracking down your old house history, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/3 to learn more.

The theme of this episode is: “Paige is a sucker.” I’m a sucker for animals. I never meant to be this way, but here I am. Surrounded by 27 chickens, 2 pigs, 2 cows, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and loving every minute of it. Welcome to the farm!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The origin story of each precious creature in our herd (from our first pets to our latest homestead additions!)

Why chicken math means 3 chickens = 30 chickens AND IT’S FINE

How I (successfully?) wrangled two 70-pound pigs by myself on an impulse buy while Brandon was out of town

And so much more!

For all the cute animal pics, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/2 for a peek at the menagerie!

Are you renovating a historic kitchen? Whether you’re restoring a space to its original state, updating an existing kitchen, or tearing it down to the studs and starting from scratch, keeping that historic feel can be tricky! One area that we found makes a huge difference in maintaining the spirit of an old kitchen is the countertops.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why historic kitchens have a lot less counter space than a modern kitchen
• How the thickness and material of your countertop can make or break the vibe of your kitchen
• What we did for our kitchen and pantry countertops (and why they feel so much more authentic than the mudroom!)

And so much more!

Find the show notes at https://farmhousevernacular.com/1/.

For more on creating historic countertops in your historic home, go to FarmhouseVernacular.com/Podcast to learn more.