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Woman Turns Old Barn Into Gorgeous Home
The old barn was falling down but she took it from dilapidated to dazzling in no time.
Aaron Lau
May 10, 2024
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Reel of the Day: There is no truer mirror in life than our kids…
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• Dog Has Family Reunion 240 Miles From Home
• Woman Turns Old Barn Into Gorgeous Home
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📽️ REEL OF THE DAY
These kids are born comedians! 🤣🤣
📰 LOVEABLE STORIES
Image courtesy of YouTube - We Love Animals
ANIMALS
A Siberian Husky named Ashley has been in the spotlight since giving her mom the fright of her life when she decided to take a long-distance hike… by herself.
When her humans left town, they arranged for a dog sitter to ensure Ashley wouldn't feel alone. But the adventurous dog had other ideas.
Fate took an unexpected turn when the sitter left the front door open and Ashley, ever the adventurer, bolted. Her disappearance became an anxious waiting game for her family, who feared the worst as days turned into weeks.
Without a microchip or collar, Ashley's chances of reunion with her family dwindled with each passing day. Thankfully, a stranger found her wandering alone, far from anything familiar, and took her to a local shelter.
Thinking she was a stray, shelter staff listed Ashley for adoption. The situation seemed bleak until a stroke of luck turned doubt into hope.
A vigilant advocate for lost dogs, scrolling through social media, recognized Ashley from a desperate post shared by her family over 240 miles away.
The news that Ashley had been found—and was about to be adopted by another family—sparked a frantic response from her humans. With hearts pounding and hopes high, they sped hundreds of miles to the shelter.
The scene at the shelter was filled with overwhelming suspense. Ashley’s reaction to seeing her humans is enough to make any heart overflow.
As Ashley's mom called out her name, the Husky nearly exploded with excitement. Overwhelmed with joy, Ashley pressed against the glass, paws beating away.
Her eyes locked on the familiar faces she thought she might never see again. The moment the door opened, Ashley leapt into her mom's arms in a heart-melting embrace.
The video of their reunion turned into a viral sensation that tugged at the heartstrings of of over 5.7 million viewers!
Ashley’s epic escapade is 100% a blessing. It’s also a reminder of the benefit of chipping your pets.
Image courtesy of YouTube - Gemma Wheeler Architecture
WOW
When Gemma Wheeler was challenged to transform a narrow, old stone barn into a 2-bedroom house, she embraced it with her signature dedication and creativity.
The barn was only 29.5 feet long and just over 8 feet wide. Previously used as storage for musical instruments, it offered a unique canvas for architectural innovation.
Despite its limited dimensions and the presence of only a ladder inside, design-focused and award-winning architect Gemma set out to convert the underutilized space into a charming, functional home.
To overcome the challenges of the barn's compact and elongated shape, Gemma ingeniously maximized the use of space. She introduced natural light with a skylight above the staircase, bathing the floors in sunlight.
The clever layout situates the living quarters at the opposite ends of the barn, providing privacy and tranquility for its inhabitants. The central area functions as a corridor that cleverly houses the staircase, minimizing foot traffic through the living spaces.
Gemma’s thoughtful design touches are evident everywhere. She utilized every nook for storage—under the stairs, integrated within bed frames, and even transformed the doors into closets.
On the ground floor, she creatively concealed a restroom in a rounded corner, camouflaging it as a paneled end wall. This thoughtful use of space extended upstairs, where she transformed the same rounded corner into an extended living area, featuring additional storage options and even a second bedroom complete with a shower.
The transformation of this narrow stone barn into a stunningly livable space earned Gemma many fans. A video tour of her gorgeous barn-turned-tiny home quickly gained over 1.4 million views and seemingly endless praise.
💭 QUOTE OF THE DAY
"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."
🗿 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…
Did you know that on this day in 1908, the first official Mother's Day was observed in Philadelphia?
This idea was the brainchild of Anna Jarvis, who conceived Mother's Day as a way of commemorating the sacrifice mothers make for their children.
Following her own mother's death in 1905, Jarvis embarked on a campaign to recognize Mother's Day as a national holiday. This led to the inaugural celebration at a Methodist church in Philadelphia, where 407 children and their mothers participated in a special service.
The movement gained traction rapidly and, by 1914, her efforts bore fruit. President Woodrow Wilson officially established the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in the United States.
This day was dedicated to expressing love and gratitude to mothers, acknowledging their contribution to shaping the family and by extension, society.
Anna Jarvis’s relentless advocacy created the legacy of Mother’s Day that’s now celebrated across the United States and various countries around the world.
Earlier in history…
1497 - Amerigo Vespucci begins an epic adventure, setting sail on his possibly first voyage to what would soon be called the New World!
1775 - The Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia to print America's first-ever paper money!
1797 - The "United States" makes a big splash the very first ship of the U.S. Navy, hits the water, ready to make waves.
1823 - A steamboat chugs its way into history as it conquers the currents of the Mississippi River, docking triumphantly at Fort Snelling.
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