It’s too exciting to come up with a sparkling metaphor….
I keep trying to, and I just can’t…..So here’s the story.
A few weeks ago, we were contacted by an editor at Houzz who wanted to know if we would be interested in being Featured on Houzz.com ….
Wa-Wa-What?
If ?
we’d be interested????
She scoured our blog, we chatted on the phone, I took a few more pictures….and BAM!!!!!
What a Christmas gift.
We’re both just blown away by how much Becky at Houzz knows about us, and the process it took to make a “plain-jane” ranch house into our home.
“Creative Resourcefulness”…Yes, we are both of those things.
Please, check out the feature, it’s a pretty accurate summary of our last 3 years in the Cavender house.
THE CAVENDER DIARY 
That’s actually what brought me here! Congrats on the feature- your house is great! Thanks for all the inspiration. I love the bedroom and garage the best 🙂 …and the living room…and all the pillows 😉
Welcome Heather, So glad that you found us. We love the bedroom too, Our garage is a dream now (wish I had more before pictures, but really, WHO photographs a grungy garage?) The pillows? I’m a “pillow-Hoarder”..It’s an addiction, (huge sigh)
I saw pictures of your home on Houzz. I live in Arlington and love what you did with your 70’s Ranch. Can’t wait to see more of your things. gayle
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Thanks Gayle, Keep checking on us, we still have many, many plans for updating this place.
I loved your front door that was featured in Houzz article so I followed the link to your site and then REALLY fell for your design style. You’ve done such a wonderful job. Your home looks cozy and livable! I can’t wait for your updates! Thanks!! Debbi
Thanks Debbi, Our home is “our” style…kinda like a big scrapbook. We’re so glad that you found us, hopefully we will inspire you even more.
I am an avid Houzz follower and the feature on your house led me to your blog. Usually I just skim through the Houzz features but your home was so amazingly layered with unique and interesting details that I literally spent hours yesterday going from the Houzz feature to your blog posts. Definitely the first Houzz feature that made me want to meet the owners! Great job and thank you for all the “how to’s” on your blog! Can’t wait to see what is next on the Cavender Diary!
So this where I found you guys and signed up for your blog…love your stuff…
Thanks Rosalyn, We’re so glad that you found us !!!!!
I really love Houzz, and your “houze” in particular. I can’t wait to see the landscaping and the rest of the interior.
Aww Sue, I hope the rest can live up to your expectations…..the backyard will get some changes this spring…stay tuned
And here’s one more new reader thanks to Houzz! I live up on the NW corner of the Metroplex and love Texas inspiration. Especially when it’s affordable! The Christmas ornaments were a nice surprise… I grew up in NJ and saw them everywhere. Hope you guys have a splendid New Year.
Hi Elizabeth! Welcome!! We both grew up in Texas…and love it here. Happy New Year to you as well!!!
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