There’s a special kind of pride that comes from walking through the front door of a place that isn’t quite perfect, but it’s yours. The paint might be a bit chipped here and there. The floor might creak in the guest bedroom. The air conditioner kicking on in the middle of the night might make you wonder if you have ghosts in the attic…
In Lubbock, most of us grew up knowing that a house doesn’t have to be fancy to feel like home. It just has to be a place that holds your stories.
Home is Practical
Home here isn’t about granite countertops or Pinterest pantries. It’s more about the sound of the dryer with your dad’s tennis shoes banging around in it, the scent of your mom’s great cooking drifting down the hall, and the dent in the couch that fits you just right.
Home is Lived In
We hang up hand-me-down curtains and call it “decor.” We make centerpieces out of Coke bottles and wildflowers because why not? There’s probably a cat on the windowsill, a porch light that flickers but still works when you need it, and a neighbor who waves every single time.
Home Comfort
In Lubbock, a “starter home” can last you thirty years — because once you fill a space with laughter, it stops feeling temporary. The yard might be more goathead than grass, but it’s where your kids learned to ride a bike. They might have even gotten better at it faster because falling just WAS not an option. The hallway may have a scratch from when you moved in that old recliner, but now it’s part of the story.
Home is Peace
We don’t always realize it, but we’re surrounded by quiet beauty. The kind that comes from making do, fixing what’s broken, and being grateful for the roof over your head, even if it leaks when it rains sideways. It’s a kind of love you build with time — not money.
So here’s to the homes that don’t make the cover of a magazine, but still make us feel safe, proud, and a little teary-eyed when we pull into the driveway after a long day. It may not be fancy, but it’s yours, and that’s what makes it beautiful…