For This House
Every Season. Every Space. All for Him.
Every Season. Every Space. All for Him.
Ally began For This House as an Instagram account in 2021 with a heart bent on leaning into simplicity. In a world focused on adding and acquiring, it is difficult to focus on existing daily rhythms. Spending hours dreaming about “what could be” is easier than leaning into “what is”.
For This House was intended to be a space to openly lean into the present in an attempt to serve The LORD wholeheartedly in our current seasons and spaces.
In 2023, the vision expanded with starting a blog to create a collaborative space for encouraging and uplifting Christ-followers by sharing honest, heartfelt reflections on everyday topics involving home, health and heart.
Thank you for following along with this venture! We pray that this space will boost you.
Hi, my name is Ally and I am a serial project starter. My vision for starting a blog has ruminated since middle school. However, while I am semi-creative and a lover of deep thoughts, my true passion has always been for working with young people. I’ve taught or cared for students in grades K-8 and invested in campus life for college students in the Midwest.
My husband and I moved to Iowa after marrying in 2020. When our family began to grow, living by family was on our hearts. We decided to adventure to the Pacific Northwest with our sweet baby boy in 2023 and are now putting our renovation skills to the test. You’re bound to see some before and after pictures here!
I love baking recipes from library cookbooks, watching Downton Abbey in the fall (I’ve seen it start to finish at least 5 times), spotting whales in the Puget Sound, and drinking coffee while it’s raining.
My story includes two special little boys and the greatest husband I could have hoped for. We’ve lived in the beautiful and adventurous Sea to Sky Corridor of BC for the last six years and we love soaking up the outdoor time whether on the trail or on the water.
Professionally speaking, I’ve worked across many industries but I’ve specialized in digital marketing and website optimization. I’ve always wanted to carve out a creative outlet of my own, and I’m thankful to be joined by other great women looking to share their own thoughts and voices.
I love listening to audiobooks, enjoying long neighborhood walks, catching up with friends over a margarita or a flat white, and dreaming up fun new local and exotic vacations for me and my family.
Emily is the middle sister to Lauren and Ally. She is a graphic design maven by trade, currently staying home with her two beautiful girls.
While she doesn’t identify as much of a writer, you can read her beautiful reflections below, and keep an eye out for the lovely visual resources and downloads that we release from time to time that Emily has lovingly prepared.
These guest bloggers are all passionate about the For This House vision to share authentic life experiences in writing that other women might benefit from their “hindsight 20/20” perspective and reflections on how Christ uses these moments to shape and mold us for the better.
Katie is a stay-at-home mom of three in Lynden, Washington currently serving her church in their preschool ministry. Read Katie’s posts.
Jenah is a follower of Jesus, wife, and mama. She’s a middle school teacher that traded it in for the stay-at-home-mom life.
Josie is a wife, mom and dog mom. She’s a clean living enthusiast, and also recently wrote and published a children’s book.
Sarah is a goofy Canadian girl currently living the unconventional life of traveling the world with her husband as digital nomads. @ericandsarah_
Kara currently resides in South Florida with her two dogs where she works as a mental health therapist for children, teenagers, and young adults.
Abigail is a happy wife and mother. She enjoys all things home, reading, and handcrafted. Follow her life and business adventures. @ordinaryjoymama
Rebecca is a wife and mama to 3 little ones. She spends her days working in the gardens, making meals from scratch, homeschooling her children, and working on @McBride_Homestead.
Trisha is passionate about well-made food and home care products. She tends to her food and flower gardens with tender loving care just as she did raising her two boys in small town Washington. Learn more about her at @trisha_tendingtohome.
Joey Hodges is the Amazon bestselling author of Yeah, maybe and Not so much. She married her high school sweetheart and they live in North Carolina with their son, two dogs and cat.
Kaeli is a mama of four who finds joy in running trails, journaling her thoughts, and soaking up lake days with her family. After experiencing postpartum mental health challenges following the birth of her fourth child, she created ‘Big Truths for our Little Life’ where you can read more.
Amanda is a girl mama of three, living an East Texas life, y’all. She and her husband both work at LeTourneau University and are passionate about disciplining and cultivating college students. You’ll often find Amanda with a cup of coffee in hand, ready to take on the next adventure.
Jacqui hails from Australia but currently resides in British Columbia with her husband and young son. She actively seeks time in God’s creation for the beauty, the movement, and most often, the fellowship.
We want to help you share your own life experiences that others might enjoy and learn from as well.