Seventeen years ago our family eagerly anticipated the arrival of a baby girl. As we nervously awaited her “Gotcha Day” we did what we Joneses do–we busied ourselves. My brother and sister-in-law busied themselves preparing a home for their new daughter. I busied myself making a small quilt, and Dad . . . well DadRead More
Month: May 2022
Projects
Craft Therapy
Craft Therapy After my mom died, my dad was blessed to meet and marry an amazing woman–Alice. They have the most precious love story and were married for 15 years. They were so good for each other. She was enough like Mom that our relationship was comfortable, but she was different enough to make itRead More
The Shop
My Happy Place
My Happy Place For as long as I can remember, I have loved crafting. When my dad left this earth, I inherited many of his very impressive woodworking tools. I was excited to be able to use them, but I had a major problem. I had nowhere to put them. I had a small shedRead More
About
529 ReStored
Welcome friend. I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit.My name is Joanna. I am the mother of three, nana of seven, and married to the love of my life–Tom. I love to craft, build things with wood, and give new life to old things that I find in unusual places. My mother taughtRead More