Sitting in the surgeon’s office, my husband, John, and I anxiously waited to hear what the doctor’s plan of action would be. Having recently received a breast cancer diagnosis I …
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My Cancer Journey – Anything?
I knew God was good, but the moment I received my breast cancer diagnosis I wondered if God was still good to me. Having only recently prayed the “anything” prayer, I suddenly wanted to take it back.
Drum Roll Please! The Date for the Open House Has Been Set…
You’re Invited to An Open House Celebration The date has finally been set! We are excited to invite our community to Elysian Properties’ Open House Event Friday May 25th from …
So What’s Going on With the Garrett House? Another Sneak Peek…
Many of you have been asking for updates on the open house. So what’s going on with the Garrett house? In a word, construction. As you can see, we did …
A Sneak Peek at the Garrett House Remodel
Since I’ve had many readers tell me how much they’re looking forward to our open house coming up in April, here’s a sneak peek at a couple of rooms to …
The Before Video of the Garrett House
This week I’m sharing the before video of the house my daughter, Elise, has been remodeling for the past seven months. Who doesn’t love before and after photos and videos? …
Never Underestimate a Woman with a Sledgehammer
My mother-in-law, June, readied the house she’d inherited from Mrs. Garrett to sell. After 97 years of being occupied by the same family, it was now back on the real …
Every House Has a Story
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. ~ Hebrews 3:4 In 1885 America was still a fairly new country with only 38 …
Breathing Life Back Into an Aged Beauty
She sits on the corner one block from Main Street. An old beauty past its prime. Her graceful Ionic columns proudly support the deep, curved porch that hosted many guests …