Every Season. Every Space. All for Him.
Ally is the primary founder of For This House. She just finished renovating a cute, old house in small town Washington where she lives with her husband and young son. Ally is a teacher by trade, but also enjoys library cookbooks and watching Downton Abbey.
Ally is the primary founder of For This House. She just finished renovating a cute, old house in small town Washington where she lives with her husband and young son. Ally is a teacher by trade, but also enjoys library cookbooks and watching Downton Abbey. Learn more about Ally.
Messy play isn’t always fun for everyone (namely the clean up crew!) but here are some helpful tips from Ally to make it more enjoyable together.
Looking for a new down-to-earth recipe? Get Ally’s take on the Mexican Casserole recipe from Rachel Hollis’ Real Life Dinners.
How The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is Hurting Christian Hospitality Why “what serves us” is dangerous February 10, 2024 | 4 min read Ally Veldhuisen I haven’t read the entirety of Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but I have watched a few episodes of her
Ally’s journey of realizing how constant positivity, though well-intentioned, can minimize others’ experiences and invalidate their feelings.
5 Lessons I Learned Through DIY Home Renovation December 9, 2023 | 7 min read Ally Veldhuisen A year ago, my husband and I decided to move to Washington, back to my hometown. For a few reasons out of our control, we agreed to buy our home sight unseen last
No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Chia Granola Bars October 25, 2023 | 3 min read Ally Veldhuisen Grocery prices in 2023 and my husband’s appetite for granola bars are definitely not a match made in heaven! I’m constantly on the lookout for a cheaper way to have wholesome, grab’n’go foods on hand
Navigating Spiritual Dryness Rediscovering authentic connection with God September 16, 2023 | 5 min read Ally Veldhuisen Instagram Linkedin I have recently found myself in a season of spiritual dryness. Reading my Bible has lacked its old intrigue. My devotional life has fallen by the wayside. Prayer is more of