The Unlikely Homebody is the story of a girl who never thought she’d slow down long enough to build a home—until life surprised her.
I’m Alli: former Boston fashion designer turned HR-girlie, Leo sun, dog mom to the world’s fastest noodle (Finn), and someone who has spent most of her adult life living in places that didn’t quite feel like mine. After years of tiny apartments, chaotic roommates, and a career that left little room for breathing, I moved back to my hometown in Missouri to reset my life, save money, and chase the dream I didn’t even know I had yet: building a home from the ground up.
Now, I’m documenting everything—from construction decisions and design inspo to the messy, meaningful process of creating a life that actually fits.
If you’ve ever felt like the last person who’d call themselves a “homebody”… welcome. Same.
But I’m learning that home isn’t about staying in—it’s about belonging. And I’m building that, one choice, one mistake, and one milestone at a time.
