Kennesha Buycks is a designer, creative, blogger, and author, but for me, it’s the word that comes to my mind first storyteller. Let him write blog post, as she sets the table or decorates the room, Kennesha magically weaves the narrative thread together that is both inspiring and approachable. As I continued his work online, it was his strong vision and passion for telling the truth that set him apart from the influencer culture around him. Then, as we planned to shoot through the pandemic-era Zoom calls, his simple laughter and elegant conversation invited me to an immediate friendship. His site, Restoration House, the best says:
“Kennesha has yet to find a way to shed the hidden gifts and talents of each of us, to shed light on the hidden gifts and talents of each of us, to shed light on how we can become a force to be reckoned with. to become something “.
Through this lens beauty sees anything and invites each of us to do the same. So, of course, I was dying to see how horrible that woman was gathers people in the house she shares with her husband and four children – face to face, in real life. And I can’t wait to share it with you!
Enter Kennesha Buycks’ beautiful Seattle home …
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Tell us about the Restoration House blog. When and why did you start?
Restoration House It started in 2009 as a furniture restoration business. It was a bit of a hobby. I did something to make myself feel more like a mother. At the time I had 3 children under the age of 5, I had a bachelor’s degree in Mass Comm / Public Relations and I didn’t really get a high degree when I got pregnant with my first three years of marriage. I’ve always been creative and have a knack for design, so brushes, vintage and old furniture it seemed natural to me.
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What started out as a way to spend time and spend some creative energy became much more. I realized that it was part of my purpose and passion in life to breathe new life into long-forgotten pieces of furniture, but when I started working with customers and customizing their home pieces, I realized that was just that. one I had the ability to help tell the story of their lives. Later, I moved from furniture restoration to a creative outlet for writing and storytelling through this mode of communication.
Today, I live to bring out the beauty of our lives through a single space that unites us all and speaks to us as ordinary human beings — the need to see and know. To make our stories unique and engaging and to encourage and encourage those around us to do the same.
Whatever I do (design, write, create) that goal remains the same.
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Tell us about the rituals or routines that are part of your daily life.
There are no more common days here, and most of the days have been pretty chaotic with the change in schedules between work and school and the pandemic over the past year.
However, focused on my daily rites, they keep me at peace and grounded. For me, morning stretches and dry brush walks, light exercise and turmeric tea or chasing matcha anxiety.
I also enjoy listening to classical music while I’m at work and at night to settle down in my head and house.
These are all things that have allowed me to stay stable and navigate my day much faster.
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Your beautiful home is full of character and personality. Tell us.
We stayed in the military for 10 years, and then for seven years, we rented. So this house we have today is even more special. It’s not perfect or the way I think it is, but for the first time in almost 20 years, we have our own home. I’m learning what it’s like to be in this space and what it’s like to have it. We have a bit of a five-year renovation plan that includes a number of aesthetic renovations, but also structural ones. I am excited to continue dreaming about what it can be and will be with our family (especially my husband) and hope to create something that is right for us.
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What is your favorite place in the house?
Our living room. What I like about our house is that there is no extra space or room. It is a very functional house and it is suitable for us. Built as a farmhouse in 1942, the practical use of the space is far from its original purpose, but even in renovations by previous owners it carries a bit of original charm and is the perfect home soul. . We have these amazing windows in our living room when you see the whole patio, and in the mornings it’s one of my favorite places to sit and have a tea, read or just “stay”.
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How did your book come about?
Writing a book was never a goal. Approaching HarperCollins in 2017 was a kind of anomaly in writing, but the best. I am grateful to have reached so many more people than I would have had without this opportunity that the book has given me and to continue to spread the core of the Restoration House’s message.
How have you been healthy during this last year’s transitions?
To answer that, I need to define what “healthy” means to me. Sometimes it’s healthy to do at the end of the day or take a deep breath and other times it’s “healthy” enough to wake up early, move my body, drink water, and keep my business in mind. So I think one of the ways to stay healthy is to find new ways for me every day to feel good about what I give to myself, my family, and the world around me. Nowadays, rest is sometimes the best way to give to each of these groups and move forward.
Because of the hot crystal-branded sauce, I’m from the south (and no, Tabasco isn’t clearly a hot sauce, so we’re clear). Also, always have some delicious flavored water.
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You have four kids! How about a “family dinner” for you?
When we were growing up, our family dinners looked a little different from the ones that had a traditional look. Sundays were big days. My memaw would start cooking on Sunday on Saturday, and I remember it was a very big thing. Fresh vegetables pickled and chopped from our garden or local farmers ’fair, and they can taste good meats if they are cooked and cooked for at least 12 hours. He was the best. After church, it was rarely our family. He didn’t come, but surely the neighbors and friends of the community almost always had good food and laughs on Sundays. My memaw ebay laughed. It wasn’t soft or pretty. He was heavy and prosperous and had a ‘soul’. Like him.
Today’s family dinners don’t always look like mine, but what they offer is a bit of laughter and a lot of soul. As our children reach adulthood, it’s getting harder and harder to gather around the table as much as Larry or I would have liked. But when we do, even in hard times, we always fulfill the need to connect with each other.
What is your best tip for entertaining on a budget?
Instead of new lids and dining, shop old and antique shops for eclectic and single-course dishes and dishes. This not only saves money; you are also bringing the story to the table. And who doesn’t love a good story? Pieces that are timeless and have a bit of history are always on trend.
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What is your essential cooking tool?
My cast iron pans! I’m from the south. (I’m not sure we need any more explanation, ja!)
I don’t remember the last time I used my stainless steel or kitchen utensils. I have five to six cast iron pans of various sizes and they do a great daily rotation at Buycks home.
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Does education in the South affect the way you cook?
I way live my education has a great impact and the Black South is immersed in tradition and culture. It is ideal to gather and offer a sense of community and surroundings to those I grew up with. That was taught from a very young age.
I saw what little she had to offer her to so many people around her, and she taught me that you don’t have to do much to have a generous life.
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What is your cocktail signature?
Sour whiskey.
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Your central solution?
Simple is best, but it always needs character. So a vintage, or the ancient vessel Having a lot of fresh greens is always the winner in my playbook.
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Give me your favorite 3 items to put on the table.
A variety of vintage bowls for a central “associate”. No one needs to know that your “together” is made up of branches and flowers grazed on your patio or yesterday’s nature walk. If you stack the dishes in the middle of your table, you will feel something bigger for the guests and sometimes if you spend a lot on professional organization it is more beautiful than what you would get.
Anyone who makes me laugh until my stomach hurts isn’t afraid to play forever young and won’t judge me because I don’t care too much about things that don’t matter (paper plates or cheap wine, for example). Blame the south on me.
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Standard hostess outfit:
She is a cozy queen.
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The secret to a great meal is __________.
Lots of people and souls you love. The food should be well seasoned and very good.
