While SJ and Jackson Bailey toured their fair share of houses while looking for a place to call their own in Atlanta, Georgia, one delightful cottage proved to be love at first sight—leaving SJ smitten with its existing charm as well as the potential that, with a little bit of love, could be made into a reality.
“We redid all of the crown molding, window and door frames, and baseboards, and refinished the hardwood floors,” says SJ, recalling the three-month renovation process the couple immediately jumped into. In September 2023, they moved in with their new golden retriever puppy, Biscuit. “I wanted everything we did to feel like it had always been here,” SJ adds, “but I really wanted to elevate the charm and take it to that next level.”…