Thanks for joining me! My name is Lori, I live in a house full of boys… my husband, two children, a dog and a cat all with the xy chromosome! We live in a village nestled within the city of Toledo. When we first moved here my husband and I joked that if you didn’t look at the styles of the vehicles in the driveways, you’d swear that you stepped back in time! A vision of children running from house to house, friends chatting in the yards, the policeman waving as he casually patrols the streets, greeting neighbors that know him by name! It was literally like Mayberry! We’ve lived here for almost 15 years… moving in before we had kids and are thrilled to still be here with our boys in such a tight-knit community!
My passion…
I adore entertaining, decorating, and repurposing vintage finds… a passion that led to my business Giggle Home Furnishings! I began painting and refurbishing vintage furniture as a way to restyle my own home on a budget and in a very personal and unique way… shortly after, GHF came to life! I’ve been painting and creating one-of-a-kind, functional items for the home ever since! Did I mention that I can’t pass up great yard sales or antique markets?
Another place you’ll likely find me is in the garden… although I definitely don’t call myself an expert in this area! My husband finds gardening therapeutic — I find the end result to be better than the therapy! None the less, it’s a refreshing change of pace to get my hands dirty and breathe the fresh air after a long winter spent indoors!
Where we dwell…
Our home is almost 100 years old! We love the history & character that old homes offer… even though sometimes that “character” goes hand-in-hand with hard work and endless projects! My home is always evolving to suit our family’s current need… like a nursery changes and grows along with the child, other rooms have played many roles depending on how we were using them. And though I’m continually rearranging and repurposing things, I try to create a home with an atmosphere that’s beautifully relaxed, a little imperfect, and always welcoming! Our spaces reveal a combination of all our individual styles… not magazine-ready but just right for those who live here!
Perfect end…
The perfect way for me to end the week would be with a gathering of family and friends, possibly around the fire pit, kids in the yard, a simple table filled with sweets & nibbles, and conversation lingering into the evening!
Aspirations…
My goal is to keep creating as many cherished family memories as possible…not necessarily grand, just simple togetherness! I may not always be successful but I’m never going to stop trying!
Giggle isn’t just the foundation of a business—it’s a lifestyle! Incorporating all the things I love into my life as often as possible! These are the things I’d like to share with you…
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