Toddler mom, blogger, and the heart behind Home of Henderson.
Hi, I’m Jackie —
I grew up in a small town where childhood meant playing in the dirt, riding bikes until the streetlights came on, and knowing the same group of kids from preschool through high school. After my son was born, I realized I wanted that same kind of childhood for him.
The town we were living in outside of Charleston? Growing like crazy. More traffic, bigger schools, endless Target runs, and plenty of “keeping up with the Joneses.” Not that there’s anything wrong with nice things (I love a Pottery Barn sale as much as the next girl), but I wanted to find some balance: more mud pies, less carpool lanes.
So, we traded hustle for small-town coastal-country life.
IF Martha Stewart and Morgan wallen had a baby
What you won't find here: builder horror stories, hustle culture, or Pinterest-perfect everything. What you will find: real numbers, smart splurges, honest lessons, and where to save or DIY without regretting it. (We believe in wholesome living that still leaves room for the occasional Chick-fil-A stop.)
To some people, our life will look expensive. To others, modest.
The truth is we both work multiple jobs to make it possible — my husband in a steel mill, me as a former librarian turned freelance marketer so I could work from home and raise our toddler. This build didn't happen overnight. It's the result of deliberate saving and restraint since the day we got married.
The vibe around here? Basically if Martha Stewart and Morgan Wallen had a baby. I'm trying to build a life where my son can ride bikes with the neighborhood kids, fish in the creek, and grow up in a home where people love to gather.
It started with this house. But it's always been about coming home.
