For Halloween 2022 in Wentzville, and I decided to skip the crazy costumes and just go out for the evening. We went for a classy "black on black" look instead, with me wearing a pretty black lace top and breaking out his nice black shirt. It definitely was not a spooky look, but it was a really sharp style for our fun night out together.
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Restoring a historic home means dealing with traditional plaster and lath walls instead of easy modern drywall. The Moran House was built by nailing thin wooden strips called lath to the wall studs, which were then covered with thick, heavy layers of wet plaster. This method provides incredible soundproofing and natural insulation, but repairing cracks requires a very specific, old-school troweling technique. It is a fascinating look into exactly how homes were constructed here in Tennessee decades ago.
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May in Weakley County means it is finally time for the Tennessee Iris Festival right here in Dresden. My mom, Connie, always loved seeing the whole town come alive during this time of year. The festival dates all the way back to the 1930s to celebrate our beautiful state flower. The historic Moran House sits so beautifully during the spring season when the blooms come out. Our family has always enjoyed the deep sense of community and local pride that this incredible festival brings to the downtown square.