Maryal met her now-husband Chris nine months after she moved into the
1,700-square-foot home. They fell in love with the house together, and in the process,
with each other. “From late nights spent talking for hours in the backyard under the
twinkle lights to making dinner in the kitchen together for the first time to bringing
home our first Christmas tree to tackling our very first DIY project, this house hasn’t
just been the backdrop of it all—it has truly been at the forefront of it all,” Maryal says.HANDMADE WITH LOVE
The couple has nicknamed their abode “The House That DIY Built” because they’ve
rolled up their sleeves and worked magic on several rooms. From hanging fresh
wallpaper to updating kitchen countertops, nearly every space has received a
makeover. Maryal’s parents have helped the couple complete many projects, getting
into the nitty-gritty details like plumbing and electrical updates.You can just feel the slow, relaxed pace in Maryal
and Chris’ home, right down to the breezy
green rocking chairs sitting out front. The chairs
were found on a curb, and after receiving the
neighbors’ permission to take them (for free!),
the couple renewed them using an airless sprayer
and Behr’s “Mossy Bench” paint.84 • AMERICAN FARMHOUSE STYLE