How It All Began

About a year ago, two significant moments occurred in my life: my boyfriend and I decided to move in together, and I discovered YoungHouseLove.

The first is a moment that most people would acknowledge as an important stepping stone for many twenty-somethings.  My boyfriend and I didn't plan to put the decision into action anytime soon - we were both committed to our (then) current residences for several more months. However, in joyous anticipation of our residential union, I began to scour the Internet, searching for the perfect place for us to call home.

Some time in the midst of my apartment searching, I stumbled upon a Do It Yourself (DIY) blog called YoungHouseLove. The blog was authored by a couple in their late twenties, John and Sherry Petersik, who shared their journey as a newly married couple and new homeowners. I immediately fell in love with John and Sherry's wit, perseverance, and optimism in their pursuit of creating a home that was simultaneously budget-friendly, unique, and "made-by-hand".

Between moving in with T (the boyfriend) and falling for John and Sherry, I became a DIY fanatic, and in the past year my blog addiction has grown beyond YoungHouseLove (although it is still my favorite) to a list of about ten to fifteen blogs that I frequent daily. In that time, I have also acquired many tools/crafting items, as is standard procedure for any self-proclaimed Do-It-Yourselfer, and my new favorite section at the book store is "Home Design". I have even been known to drool over the orbital hand sanders at the local hardware store.

Since beginning this new chapter in my life, I have occasionally contemplated starting my own blog. Actualizing this idea has proven difficult, however. The idea of writing and maintaining a blog, especially a good one,  is intimidating. It takes a lot of time and energy, and by the end of my day, I usually feel as though I have little of either. Despite our crazy busy lives, T and I recently took up the task of building a table for our "dining room" (more on that later).  In my quest for the necessary tools, I found myself repeatedly having conversations with colleagues who asked me what we were up to and to keep them updated on our progress. For some reason, their words gave me the push I needed, and here I am. Welcome. =)