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The R7 Story

Cowboy threw a leg over my four wheeler and pointed me down the back road. As we came to a slower pace an abandoned little ranch home came into view. He shared his dream of finding a place like that to call home someday. It was a little window into his ever hopeful soul. Although we didn’t know when, where or how…we promised that if we were ever given the chance, we would bring a place like that back to life and share it with others in whatever way we could.

I’m Tenneil — yes — like “The Captain and…”
I clicked publish on my first blog post almost fifteen years ago after leaving the executive world to stay home with my son. Then, the unexpected, the unwanted, the unforgivable (or so it felt). Divorce. I tried and tried to rebound into blogging and creating, but I felt so unworthy & so ashamed.

In time, I met a swoon worthy cowboy and in him I found what it was like to be friends with the one you love. There was just one detail — that um…he had 4 kids! There was also the complication that he too felt unworthy, ashamed and unforgiven.

We took each other hand in hand and made up our minds to walk in God’s grace knowing that Jesus’ blood could cover all of our hurts and wrong doings, even — USE them. So just like that life went from me and my baby boy to a family of 7!!

That four wheeler ride was just the beginning of us looking for the unexpected in what might seem lost or forgotten. From homes and rental apartments to chicken feeders and porch rails, we like to walk into a mess and imagine what it could be. Some days that looks like repurposing projects and barn picking. Other days R7 is simply a reminder of how we are committed to viewing our messy, beautiful, sometimes complicated life. 

R7 was first our family nickname to give everyone a place to belong. Although we know how undeserving we are, we want our kids to know that we love them and God loves them. From that simple mission, a legacy was born. When it all gets messy — and believe me it does….we return to where it started. 

Simplicity.  Love God. Love each other.

We call our family R7.
There’s 7 of us settled on 7 acres. We invite you to spend time with us and if you happen to find yourself in the Midwest maybe a trip to R7 Reclaimed Barn will be in your plans.

I can’t wait to meet you!! There’s always room for one more around here!

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Thank you,
Cowboy & Tenneil

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As always it was a pleasure @urban.farmgirl Main S As always it was a pleasure @urban.farmgirl Main Street Market! When we invite you to follow us and you already do (or you let us know how much you look forward to shopping with us) -- it makes all the labor of loading, unloading and doing biz on the road SO worth it! You made our hearts smile today and we are so grateful to all of you and special shout out to Mary and her amazing team for the best promoted and organized event we could ask for. Y'all don't let anything stop you! Until next time -- a big THANK YOU from R7. We will see you in the fall!
Texture and timeless elements coming from the barn Texture and timeless elements coming from the barn to the R7 Mobile for our market line up!! Where will we see you on the road??? SWiPE to see the full schedule!

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With SO many transitions bombarding me in 2022 the With SO many transitions bombarding me in 2022 the need to prioritize spiritual, mental and physical health has been so necessary. This has included naps, walks, journaling, growing faith and trying some new ways to feeling healthy. ACV tastes gross but these gummies are gluten free and delicious. Just one little piece of the puzzle to a healthy me so I can love my people and serve y'all well ❤️@purifylife #acvgummies #acv #vitamins #applecidervinegar #weightloss #purifylife #purifylifepartner
The next couple of weeks are an adventure! We are The next couple of weeks are an adventure! We are closing our Coralville location and YOU can help us lighten the load + SAVE big $$$ on your favorite home essentials and furniture. This is our last week open so get it while you can!!
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Indoor gardening is better than no gardening at al Indoor gardening is better than no gardening at all!! I'm happily tending to all of the plants just waiting for all of you to visit the barn and take home beautiful blooms and luscious greens! 

The sunshine was nice for cleaning up flower beds, storing furniture and cleaning out the shop. How have you spent your Saturday?
Textured, subtle and timeless. Take time to breath Textured, subtle and timeless. Take time to breathe in grace out your worries. Thank you to all who have reached out to us this week and visited us at the store and the barn. 

You give me courage! Both stores open Saturday. All locations closed on Sunday.
Three unique reclaimed pieces! Which one is your f Three unique reclaimed pieces! Which one is your favorite??

PS -- all sale priced for $300 each
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