home building & COuntry living IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA
I'm sharing the real build costs of our Schumacher Homes project, budget hacks, cozy design ideas, and family life in the Lowcountry.
Build smarter, live simply, and create a home that truly feels like yours.
about me
Hi, I'm Jackie, and this is Home of Henderson.
Country roots, Coastal soul
I'm a blogger, wife, and toddler mom trading suburbia for the slower pace of coastal-country South Carolina.
When we decided to build our forever home with Schumacher Homes, I had no idea just how much life was about to change — not just the house, but our rhythms, routines, and the way we move through our days. I started this blog as a way to capture it all: the learning curve, the budget breakdowns, and the beauty in building something that feels truly ours.
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Whether you're planning a custom build, dreaming of country life, or just need to know what a septic system actually costs — you're in the right place.
PLAN YOUR BUILD
WHAT IT
REALLY COSTS
Real numbers on building, budgeting, and avoiding surprises.
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Behind the scenes of our semi-custom build in coastal South Carolina.
Our Home Build Timeline
I believe in honest numbers, intentional choices, and everyday joy.
In a world that’s always selling something, we’re choosing a slower, more deliberate kind of life — where the grocery store is 30 minutes away, decisions get made around the dinner table, and not everything is screaming for our attention. I love a good Hearth & Hand drop as much as the next girl, but I don’t need it all delivered tomorrow.
This blog is built on transparency, community, and sharing the real cost of building a life that feels like home — from construction budgets to weekly routines. No horror stories. No fluff. Just what’s possible when you lead with heart and a plan.
MY Approach to Home + Life
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We worked with Schumacher Homes to bring our forever home to life on a 1.2 acre lot we purchased about one hour outside of Charleston, SC.
From lot prep and flood zone challenges to foundation choices and finishes, we’re sharing the full timeline and real costs behind our custom home journey.
building with schumacher homes
in charleston, SC
