TDIPT presents.......

Inspired by country singer Miranda Lambert's hit song,

"The House That Built Me"

we thought it would be fun to share with you some of the homes of the TDIPT artists they feel most helped to build them.....whether it be their childhood homesteads, or the place they now call home, or perhaps one in the same.

Our first home is from Karin of Countryfolk Keepsakes.

Karin says...

"I am truly grateful that I am able to continue to walk through the doors of my childhood home. Although my daddy is no longer with us, my mama is still there. Esthetically, it has changed over the years but my fond childhood memories are the same.

Mama is the artistic one and I am so grateful to have her " creative gene." She taught me to appreciate old things, paint the walls any color I like and to swing a hammer. (Even if it's at 2 o'clock in the morning because of an idea to create something)

She also taught me when picking out a dollie, to pick the one with the face that "speaks" to you. Not all dollies do.

Daddy fixed my broken toys, taught me to ride my bicycle without training wheels, taught me to plant a garden and to feed the birds. He also taught me to drive a car, change the oil and he always made sure any date I had came to the door first to meet him. Both taught me to keep a sense of humor about life and the importance of eating dinner together (everyday) as a family.

In that little red house not only did I take my first steps, I lovingly kissed my daddy goodbye for the last time.

A lot of love has flowed through that home. I can only hope someday, when another family lives within those walls, they will experience the same love of family I was blessed to have. :> )"

Karin Pender

Countryfolk Keepsakes

Thanks Karin for sharing The House That Built You !

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