In the beginning...

10/3/2015

Evan and I love DIY, HGTV, renovation of all kinds, arts, crafts, basically all things handmade. We met in the art and design department in college. He was an aspiring woodworker and I, an aspiring painter. Fast forward 1 wedding, several homes, and 2 dogs later.

We had been looking for a fixer upper for awhile - a home with good BONES but needed lots of lovin. A gentle caress of creativity. An influx of artistry. Something we could assign some flair to but also a home updated enough that we wouldn't have to TOUCH THE WIRING. On my 30th birthday, we bought our little MaryJane Rehab. And I wish I could say it has been everything we had hoped for.

It hasn't. It has been less, and more, and all things in between. This PROJECT has built Evan and I up, and torn us down on several occasion. It has consumed much of our time, a lot of our money, and has rewarded us with a relationship in which we are better communicators, stronger support systems, and true creative collaborators.

We wanted to share some of the journey we've been on, and where we still hope to go. Thanks for coming along for the ride!

1 Comment

Sally Singer

1/28/2019 01:13:54 am

I just watched McLintock last night with Grandma. Your comment about how your relationship changed was so similar to what the McLintock said to his daughter when he told her he wasn’t giving her a large inheritance, because he wanted her and her husband to experience the growing together they would learn and do, if they had to work together.
I’ve watched you work, and listened from the back seat of a car as you planned a kitchen in an amazing give and take session. I’m proud of what you’ve accomplished physically-it’s gorgeous! But I’m most proud of who you’ve become as individuals and as a couple through this process. ❤️

Hi! We're the Germanns.

Evan is a furniture maker and I'm an artist. We have been married for almost 10 years. We have two adorable dogs, Buckle and Kansas. Photos to come - don't you worry.

We are the foolish humans that decided to buy and gut an 1880s row home.

For a glimpse of some of Evan's work - check out his website:
www.evangermann.com

And my artwork can be found here:
www.jennygermann.com

Instagram:
@woodengoods
@jennygermann

and follow along at #maryjanerehab

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