HELLO AND WELCOME
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m Nina, and I write about home, memory, and the stories that shape both. I share seasonal rituals, reflections, and behind-the-scenes peeks at both real and fictional homes.
It all started with a house.
On July 24, 2012, we bought a tired 1980s fixer-upper in the suburbs of Boston. At first, It wasn’t much to look at, but we saw something beneath the outdated finishes—a place where we could build a life, a family, and a story of our own.
What began as a way to document our renovation journey for friends and family back home in New Hampshire quickly grew into something more. My husband Mack and I leaned into our strengths (and learned what we didn’t know), turning that worn-out house into a home we loved—one project at a time.
Somewhere along the way, this little blog blossomed into a business—one built on sharing ideas, inspiration, and a deep love for home and story.
Coming Home
After nearly a decade of renovating, raising a family, and growing a business in Massachusetts, our hearts began to pull us somewhere quieter—somewhere that felt more like home.
In 2021, we returned to New Hampshire.
Not just for the landscapes or the slower pace (though both were calling), but for something deeper: legacy, belonging, and the kind of rootedness you only realize you were missing once you come back to it.
We came home to be closer to family, to raise our children where our own story began, and to build a life that felt more intentional. With that move, my work began to shift too—away from quick content and into deeper storytelling. Into writing books. Into capturing the intangible things that make a house a home.
That change is what led me here, and maybe what brought you here too.
Oh, hi there! I’m Nina!
I’m a small town New England girl with a passion for all things home. Most days, you can find me sneaking in as many pages as I can from an excellent book (okay… a regency romance novel). I love cottages, rustic furniture, and old barns.
The thing I love most about what I do is helping people create a meaningful space that they can enjoy with those they care about.
Like many people, I love beautiful things, they make me happy. However, my real goal is not to have a perfect home, it’s to have a meaningful home to enjoy with my family and friends. I share because I want to inspire and teach others who share that desire.
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