IIf you saw my post last week, you might have noticed I’ve been working on something special. I invited adventurous readers to beta test our new community site Home Love Stories, and more than 300 of you joined in. The response has been wonderful and the community is off to a great start. (PS: Don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of this post!)
Today I’m excited to announce that Home Love Stories is officially open to everyone. It’s a warm, welcoming blogging community for people who love their homes and the stories they hold.
You don’t have to be a blogger to join.
This is free — a gift from me to you.
Enter in the comments for letterpress blocks of your favorite word or phrase!
Home Love Stories is a place to be authentic. Open your home and share stories, daily routines, favorite corners, and treasured finds. Ask design questions and get helpful, friendly answers from neighbors. Take us along on remodeling journeys. Meet people and build connections without worrying about negativity—mean behavior won’t be tolerated.
This community captures the best of old-school blogging: personal, less pressured, and more fun. It’s a relaxed space for people who love creating a comfortable home life.
We’ll host block parties, open houses, and drive-bys—just like the good old days of sharing and celebrating homes together.
Be creative however you like—write, share photos, or post video tours. Make posts that are pretty, practical, or inspiring, but don’t pressure yourself. Many members are embracing authenticity: imperfect camera pictures and lived-in details are welcome here. Share in ways that feel true to you and that will naturally encourage others.
At Home Love Stories, we’re putting the heart back into home. I’d love for you to join us and be a neighbor in this community.
Follow @homelovestories on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to catch weekly festivities and fresh ideas. Tag posts with #homelovestories to invite friends into the neighborhood. Follow people you like, make new friends, and enjoy sharing stories.
After you enter the giveaway below, go sign up to join the neighborhood and meet fellow house-shaped-heart people at Home Love Stories.
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment telling me why you’ll enjoy Home Love Stories, and you’ll be entered into a giveaway for one word or phrase on letterpress blocks from DaySpring. These blocks can be mixed and matched, displayed on tabletops, or hung on the wall—they’re a playful, personal touch for any home.
I didn’t hang mine perfectly, so my more exacting husband will tidy up the arrangement with the provided hooks and clips. But imperfectly spaced art can still tell a lovely story—that’s part of what makes a home feel lived-in and real.
There will be three winners. The giveaway ends March 24th and winners will be contacted by email.
PS: Book deal alert — my ebook Love the Home You Have is up to 50% off at retailers through the launch date of March 31. You can find more details on my book page.