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Go to http://thrivemarket.com/SchoolhouseHomestead to receive 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift when you join Thrive Market today! #thrivemarketpartner --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *In this video:* We’ve been living in this old school for a bit over a year now after 3 years of construction, and lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what it’s really like to raise kids here. This episode is a slower look at the good and the hard parts, the weird little quirks, and the lessons this building keeps teaching us along the way. *(0:00) — Life in a House that Refuses to Be Normal* I get into the emotional reality of choosing an unconventional home — the uncertainty, chaos, and transformation over time. And recently we added baby Griffin and a bit more about the shift into what life looks like now with three kids in a former school. *(5:01) — The good and bad of living in an old elementary school* The practical realities of living in a massive historic building: maintenance headaches, surprise expenses, window disasters, and the sheer scale of the place. A bit about the frustrations with the perks — space, gatherings, and unique features. *(12:14) — Decorating with a Sense of (Hi)Story* A bit more of my design philosophy — letting the school guide your decorating choices. Using original paint colors, honoring the building’s past, and creating a whimsical, child-centered aesthetic rooted in history rather than trends. Also check out my paint collection with all the colors mentioned in this video with Up Paint! https://uppaint.com/pages/schoolhouse-homestead *(14:29) — Saved from the Burn Pile* A dive into salvaging special school artifacts and restoring some wall hangings from Lenart, my Slovenian Etsy-shop-running friend! Be sure to check out Lenart's incredible shop. I love looking through his chairs and light collection! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroExYu *(19:07) -- What We Teach* A bit about what we hope the kids learn while living in this place... and what we continue to learn! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Follow me on Instagram/TikTok to see updates that you won't see here on YouTube: * https://www.instagram.com/schoolhousehomestead https://www.tiktok.com/@schoolhousehomestead https://www.facebook.com/schoolhousehomestead/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to work with us? schoolhomestead@gmail.com