Home — The Front Porch — Windy Gallagher

The Happy House

I had a dream that my husband and I were looking to buy a house and we found one we really liked. The only problem with this particular house was that the previous owner had written “happy” across the front of the house in thick white paint. In my dream, we discussed painting over it, and we questioned why anyone would do such a thing, especially before putting it on the market.

That was it. That was my dream.

When I woke up, it got me thinking.

What would you find in a “happy” house?

What is it about my own home that brings me happiness?

HomeWindy GallagherNovember 27, 2022happiness, happy, joy, gratitude, dogs, relationships, marriage, creating a home, pondering, faith, mercy, journey, learning, love, hope, help Comment

Making Bread

She was learning something new. Wide eyed, eager to try the unfamiliar and intimidating, not knowing she would receive such a fast return for her courage.

She mixed and rolled, twisted and waited. Something sound was taking shape from such modest components as warm water, flour and yeast.

Home, women, learningWindy GallagherNovember 30, 2021baking, mothers, encouragement Comment

Where Love Begins

I remember the first couch my husband and I ever bought when we first got married. It was floral print, mauves and greens. It was our first attempt to create a home that was comfortable and uniquely ours. We were so proud of that couch and to have a space that we could call our own.