It’s Friday—time for a little math and a little nerdy fun. If you’ve followed us long enough you know we’re into facts and figures (see Exhibit A and Exhibit B for what I mean). So when Sherry and I started noticing quirky statistics about our new house, I couldn’t help but push for a few infographics to capture the details.
Whether Sherry was genuinely excited or just worried that disagreeing would turn me into a full-time statistic-obsessed monster, this post was born. We love these kinds of “time capsule” posts—those little snapshots that remind you of tidbits you’d otherwise forget. Looking back at the strange and delightful things we’ve documented in past houses always makes us smile: we’ve uncovered odd relics, peeled back layers of our home’s past, and discovered handwritten notes and other tiny treasures hidden in walls.
With the weekend approaching and a paintbrush in hand, we decided to compile the curious, the funny, and the slightly baffling facts about life in our new place. We organized the observations into an infographic-style roundup so the info would be easy to absorb, share, and store away for future reminiscing.
Below is the photograph that inspired all of this—just one of those images that makes you want to catalog every little find and quirk in the house. It’s amazing how visuals can spark curiosity and lead to a deeper examination of a space you’re slowly making your own.
So what did we note? A few highlights that stood out to us include the weird and wonderful collections, the small design oddities that hint at previous owners’ tastes, and the little maintenance tasks that add up when you’re settling in. Some observations made us laugh—like Sherry’s Birds Under Glass tendency, which feels both decorative and oddly mysterious (how do they breathe, anyway?). Others were purely practical: square footage oddities, the number of light switches that seem to control nothing, and the curious placement of vents and outlets that keep us guessing.
Part of the appeal of cataloging these things is that they become part of the home’s story. An infographic can turn a list of chores, observations, and small discoveries into a cohesive snapshot that’s easy to reference later. When you look back six months or a year from now, those details are what transport you back to the early days of making a place yours—when every paint choice, repair, and decorating decision was brand new.
We also appreciate the way these posts encourage people to notice their own spaces. Whether you’re moving into a new house or just trying to understand an old one, paying attention to the small stats and strange quirks is a fun way to connect with your home. It’s a reminder that houses aren’t just four walls and a roof—they’re collections of stories, eccentricities, and little design decisions that reflect different eras and personalities.
Before we sign off for the weekend (and return to painting), we’d love to know what jumped out at you from our mini-report. Was it the decorative oddities, the inexplicable placement of fixtures, or something else entirely? Tell us which fact surprised you most—these small reactions are what make the story of a house feel alive.
We’ll keep collecting, cataloging, and occasionally turning our discoveries into visuals. For now, enjoy the snapshot above and have a great start to your weekend.