She stepped into a village cottage that once held a family’s love — and found it frozen in time. Behind every curtain and creaking floorboard was a quiet goodbye, a story of loss, memory, and beauty preserved. Full story and transformation photos in the article below.👇
After life took a painful turn, Klavdia Stepanovna lost both her husband and her daughter. Living alone in her village home became too hard to manage, so she made the difficult decision to sell the house and move to the city, where everything is close by — stores, central heating, sewerage, and gas. Julia, who is sharing this story, reflects on the deep emotions of someone closing such an important chapter of their life.
The house had been built by Klavdia and her husband with their own hands. It was made to be a warm, loving place for their little family. Every detail showed how much care and love they had poured into their home. Julia talks about how important it is to treat every corner of a house with attention, patience, and kindness.
This home left a lasting impression on Julia’s heart.
With Julia’s permission, we get to take a look at what the house looks like now.
Let’s take a peek inside.
Julia recently refreshed the home’s interior. She renovated it slowly, thoughtfully, and with care. Here are some photos of how the house looked before and after the changes:
Before 2018-2019:
There’s a warm, country style throughout the house. The children’s room now feels especially cozy and inviting.
The kitchen, which has a stove that Julia brought back to life, has kept its rustic charm.
The whole renovation was done on a budget but filled with heart.
Julia says her main goal wasn’t to spend a lot of money or follow trends — she just wanted the space to feel warm and lived-in.
The house has three main rooms: the kitchen, a combined bedroom-living room, and the children’s room. Each space is filled with items Julia made or restored herself.
Living Room and Bedroom:
Julia often moves things around and changes small details, which makes the house feel alive.
There’s a chair she fixed up herself.
A vintage dresser that she carefully restored.
The small touches — old curtains, homegrown vegetables, and simple decorations — give the home a charming country atmosphere.
Her secret to making it feel cozy? Lace, a wooden curtain rod, classic wallpaper, an old mirror frame, and bits of decor placed with care.
Children’s Room:
She made a soft rug out of old jeans with her own hands.
Everything matches so naturally — the wallpaper and small details blend beautifully.
There are vintage touches everywhere, even though some pieces were bought at a modern store.
Julia ends her tour of the house with a view out the window. She talks about the mix of emotions she feels — sadness and pain from the past, but also calm and peace.
She admits it’s hard to let go of this home. It holds her heart and carries a sense of stillness and soul she’s not ready to leave behind.
