We just moved in—and Tennessee is already changing how I see houses.

Every drive feels like a crush: white columns in buttery morning light, long porches that look grand from the street and then feel like a hug up close. Tall ceilings, soft brass, and old brick that’s seen things. It’s formal and friendly—my favorite combo.

I’ve been collecting moments like souvenirs: a milky paint color on a courthouse door, café curtains lifting in the breeze, a checkerboard floor scuffed in all the right places.

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Our Columbia Bungalow

If you caught my last post (click here for ‘The Before Tour”), you know why this little Sixth Street bungalow in downtown Columbia has my attention! Tree-lined sidewalks, porch culture baked into the block, and just enough history in the bones to make every decision feel like a conversation instead of a remodel.

We’re still in pencil-sketch mode—Pinterest tabs open, tape measure in my bag—but the North Star is simple: honor the house, design for everyday rituals, and let it feel slow and lived-in.

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