The town of Dresden has been through so much intense rebuilding over the last couple of years after the severe tornado damage. The sheer strength and resilience of this community is truly inspiring to witness. The Moran House stands as a strong, physical reminder of our town’s ability to weather the storm. My parents always believed deeply in the strong roots of Weakley County, and seeing the historic downtown area slowly come back to life brings a lot of hope to all of us who call this place home.
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One of the biggest technical challenges with the Moran House is preserving the original double-hung wooden windows. Instead of replacing them with cheap modern vinyl, we try to keep the historic wavy glass and the old cast-iron sash weights hidden inside the side pockets of the window frames. Richard always appreciated the smart mechanical engineering behind how these heavy wooden windows perfectly balance themselves using hidden iron weights and thick cotton ropes. It is brilliant historic engineering.
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From festive to classic, these fun portraits capture all the different vibes of our Christmas celebration at Grover Ridge! One moment we were fully embracing the holiday spirit with me dressed in a full Santa suit, and the next we settled into a timeless, cozy look with my denim jacket and polka dots. Regardless of our outfits, the warmth and connection always remained the center of our season.