Before and After ~ A Queen Anne Gem in Conway, Arkansas. This wonderful before and after comes from my friends Laine and Kevin Berry of Our Restoration Nation. They are among my favorite house restorers sharing their projects on social media.
I visited Laine and Kevin and their current restoration project, Hope Farm, in Natchez, Mississippi this week. The work they are doing there, after the house was nearly destroyed by fire in 2023, is simply outstanding. I got lots of photos of the work in progress for future posts here.
Unlike so-called “reality” TV, Laine and Kevin approach their projects with authentic enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to honoring the historic fabric and character of the houses they take on. They share the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the process, delivered with humility and a great deal of humor. Follow them on Instagram or YouTube!
This sweet house, now called “Scottie,” was condemned and being sold as a tear-down when they rescued it. It’s a beautiful example of what is possible when someone cares enough to do the hard and dirty work of saving a threatened house. Be like Laine and Kevin! Here is a link to a great article about the restoration with lots of photos: https://ow.ly/Q7yH50RoHqX
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