Originally posted 04.13.2015
Do people write love letters to houses? No? Well, they should. Pancake and I have decided to list our 1923 farmhouse. Our first home. The fixer-upper we bought in as-is condition. The beater that happened to be in a great school district, in a great neighborhood, on a great street, with great neighbors. It was the best location we could afford, and the house had just enough old charm left in it to keep it out of a landfill.
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![]() Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Do you remember that “love at first sight” moment when you moved into your house? Everything felt fresh and full of potential. The creaky floorboards were “charming,” and the lack of closet space was just “character.” It's what we like to call the "Love Story" stage of the relationship, à la Taylor Swift.
Fast forward to today, and those quirks might be getting on your last nerve. If your once-perfect home now feels like it’s cramping your style, you’re not alone. Just like in any long-term relationship, the spark can fade. But here’s the good news—there are ways to rekindle the love or decide when it’s time to part ways. I'm Katie- the Director of Happiness here at Designed Happy- and today, we're talking about what to do when the initial "spark" you feel with your home dies down. So let's dive in! "It's going to take twice as long |
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