Notepad — Housemade By Hilary

Site Transformation

On its way to becoming a brewery, this is just part of an historical compound in western Connecticut undergoing a massive transformation.

TransitionsHawley MartinJuly 15, 2019old buildings, new look, memories, transformation

The Little (Stately) House

While modern development swarms around it, this historic home stands firm.

TransitionsHawley MartinJune 20, 2019old houses, preservation

Spring Market Season!

Get excited for the spring market season!

The Tudor

The beauty and value of old homes is finally realized by this vintage-lover.

MemoriesHawley MartinFebruary 22, 2019old houses, craftsmanship, vintage beauty, quality workmanship

The Picker's Life

A picker’s life is early and dirty. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Brick and mortar survival

Old store counters can clinch farmhouse design. They also tell us about the golden age of retail.

For the love of projects

What is this incessant desire to be “in” a project?

TransitionsHawley MartinJanuary 16, 2019new look, paint, change, home project, diy

A Metal Saucer

The long winter season brings memories of simple outdoor pursuits with timeless methods.

MemoriesHawley MartinJanuary 10, 2019winter, sledding, vintage sleds, holiday wreath, vintage skates, vintage saucer, nostalgia

The Turnaround

Our excitement was building as we planned to open Housemade’s headquarters in Richmond. God had other plans.

TransitionsHawley MartinJanuary 3, 2019small business, retail store, God's plan, changed plans Comment

Hunt for the Tree

I’ve been reading this month about a collective move towards artificial Christmas trees. Of course fake trees have been around since the 1940s, and I must say I’m a huge fan of the silver aluminum ones positioned next to the hi-fi.

HolidayHawley MartinDecember 24, 2018Christmas, trees, farm, nostalgia, family, memories, homegrown Comment