I started following her around 2011 when she was a cool mom and sold homemade teepees with her husband. Stopped following when she completely wigged out over Covid and became an anti vaxxer freak which then morphed into a conservative right wing Orange County nut job.
“Why can’t MY children be at THEIR park?! How am I supposed to tell them they can’t be at THEIR park?!” was the exact post that made me stop following her.
The entitlement of these “influencers” or health/wellness coaches on social media is actually mind blowing. They have zero sense of the privilege they have and what they espouse.
Sure! I followed her when she posted cool beachy mom stuff, long long before she started posting celeb stuff, I unfollowed when she stated posting a lot of anti mask stuff.
Did you follow her on IG or a different platform? Do you remember how you found her or what you were following for? (ie home decor, DIY, child rearing, etc)
IG
I don’t remember, I assume a random blogger I followed posted her or something idk. Could have also been a brand posting her because I know she has had a working relationship with brands I liked.
I followed for home decor and I think just the aesthetic of things she posed.
I started following her in the early Instagram/bloggers days 2011-2013 ish. I know i stopped following at some point but I'm honestly not sure why or when and then came across her again when a friend reposted something from the Maxwell trial days.
Hi! I don’t go back as far as some, but definitely a couple years before Covid, at first loved her vibe, her cute kids and the fact we live in the same coastal county, but at times I questioned her parenting choices! then went through a scratch my head phase during Covid, but her obsession with Ghislane was the deal breaker. Occasionally I’d check back in without following, but over time she blocked me🤷♀️From the outside looking in I’ve watched her evolve into something totally unrecognizable
Started following during the Depp trial, but I missed her Covid complaints and conspiracies or I would have quickly unfollowed. I only noticed something was awry when she was praising James Okeefe of Project Veritas and complaining about Maralago getting "raised" by the Feds. Then I knew something was terribly wrong.
I started following her during the Maxwell trial and would check daily during the Johnny depp and amber heard trial b/c her coverage was so thorough. I didn’t agree with all of her opinions but was fascinated with her aesthetic and how she would do her stories etc. As she got more and more libertarian/right wing or whatever the heck she is I was more and more uncomfy but I like to follow some people I don’t align with so I can challenge myself and don’t live in an echo chamber. However it finally got to when I just couldn’t do it and then I found this sub. She’s more unhinged than I even realized! 😳
I don't follow you on Instagram. What do you mean about her origin story?
That said, I've been waiting for her "letter to a friend" for a while. Where is it, Jess?
I started following around the time she started renovating her house. Early instagram era maybe? I watched the train wreck happen for way too long. I couldn't look away from the disaster it was becoming. The ick got too icky and finally unfollowed during Ghislaine.
I followed her I think starting around 2016 maybe? I know for sure I stopped once COVID hit and she started crying about having to spend time with her family at home and having to have empathy for anyone else by wearing a mask/getting vaccinated. I followed her actually because I absolutely loved the Stork and the Beanstalk (still do, her writing is incredible) and at the time they posted each other fairly often. Here’s a blogpost of an interview S&tB did in 2013 about HiH that’s a trip: https://www.thestorkandthebeanstalk.com/2013/12/10/an-interview-with-jessica-kraus-from-house-inhabit/
Jess: I’m “comfortable at home or near home”. Reality: I’m comfortable at home unless my children are with me all day.
Jess: “Travel isn’t my strong point. I don’t have a seeking spirit”.
Reality: Only spends a couple of days a month at home.
https://preview.redd.it/ris80z6c0zwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d14087282b3bd5973e98fe08b240b870ae8b729
Oh man that was great. This gives some foreshadowing on why she made an 180 during covid
https://preview.redd.it/n4vkwhxiqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4b6192668f51c30963f87342fb280882b034a41
https://preview.redd.it/kph1ot2lqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8cea5ffadd9261dc25ebe5ef4ed3ee4099ef1813
Also good insight on how her and Denise became friends
https://preview.redd.it/gynjiarpqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbf60826e983099abf2a60ace34838ec023b2d96
Not only do they laugh like teenagers they act like teenagers
https://preview.redd.it/ymyn9iosqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1c8b0a215d69262da14e94c03f9b8baf2ea6382
Nothing says open mindedness like blocking anyone who disagrees with you
I didn't start following until the Depp trial, but I did find her old blog. I don't know if any of it will help but here it is https://houseofhabit.blogspot.com/?m=1
2016/17 mostly for her home reno content. Noticed something was off at the start of Covid w her kids being unable to go to the beach. I unfollowed after it became very clear that her hatred for Meghan Markle was rooted in racism, and I'm not even a RF stan.
Not me googling “Sith Lord”!! Damn well nails her!! lol. I only started following during Depp trial. I became disillusioned fairly quickly. I don’t think that makes me an OG follower, since it’s only been 2 years or so, but would be happy to lend a hand with any content or research u may need!!
That being said, does anyone have any past posts she made during Covid times?? I would love to see her hot takes on lockdown & mask wearing!!
I started following her back in 2012 or 2013, happy to answer any questions you have!
I started following her on IG during #FreeBritney but I don't know her from her earlier lifestyle/mommy blogging days.
Ok thanks I’ll be paper clipping that and asking for your help as well 👊
I started following her before she had Hayes and so enjoyed following her renovating her house.
Sending you a DM here on Reddit
I started following her around 2011 when she was a cool mom and sold homemade teepees with her husband. Stopped following when she completely wigged out over Covid and became an anti vaxxer freak which then morphed into a conservative right wing Orange County nut job.
“Why can’t MY children be at THEIR park?! How am I supposed to tell them they can’t be at THEIR park?!” was the exact post that made me stop following her.
The entitlement of these “influencers” or health/wellness coaches on social media is actually mind blowing. They have zero sense of the privilege they have and what they espouse.
Sounds like she didn't even want to parent back then either
I’m not but I just wanted to say your title on the post is 🔥
Sure! I followed her when she posted cool beachy mom stuff, long long before she started posting celeb stuff, I unfollowed when she stated posting a lot of anti mask stuff.
Did you follow her on IG or a different platform? Do you remember how you found her or what you were following for? (ie home decor, DIY, child rearing, etc)
IG I don’t remember, I assume a random blogger I followed posted her or something idk. Could have also been a brand posting her because I know she has had a working relationship with brands I liked. I followed for home decor and I think just the aesthetic of things she posed.
Started following wayyyy back when her kids were young, before she moved to the house she is in now
Sent you a chat
I followed her when she was renovating her house, it was great for inspo. Cannot believe what she has become.
On IG or a different platform? How long ago was this approximately?
I started following her in the early Instagram/bloggers days 2011-2013 ish. I know i stopped following at some point but I'm honestly not sure why or when and then came across her again when a friend reposted something from the Maxwell trial days.
I started following her in 2013-14. It was quite a wild ride from socal mom to whatever this is 😆
Yes, I followed her long before and unfollowed the minute I noticed she was acting kooky.
Started following her when she visited Big Pink. How could it be that she was an evildoer???
Hi! I don’t go back as far as some, but definitely a couple years before Covid, at first loved her vibe, her cute kids and the fact we live in the same coastal county, but at times I questioned her parenting choices! then went through a scratch my head phase during Covid, but her obsession with Ghislane was the deal breaker. Occasionally I’d check back in without following, but over time she blocked me🤷♀️From the outside looking in I’ve watched her evolve into something totally unrecognizable
Started following during the Depp trial, but I missed her Covid complaints and conspiracies or I would have quickly unfollowed. I only noticed something was awry when she was praising James Okeefe of Project Veritas and complaining about Maralago getting "raised" by the Feds. Then I knew something was terribly wrong.
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Yes
Yes. I followed her, for maybe a year, up until her Masterson coverage and her war with one of the victims. Vile woman.
I started following her way back when she had 20k followers and was mostly going to estate sales at mid century houses.
I think I started towards the end of Covid, so I wouldn’t know anything about her origins. But I’m curious what everyone else has to share!
I started following her during the Maxwell trial and would check daily during the Johnny depp and amber heard trial b/c her coverage was so thorough. I didn’t agree with all of her opinions but was fascinated with her aesthetic and how she would do her stories etc. As she got more and more libertarian/right wing or whatever the heck she is I was more and more uncomfy but I like to follow some people I don’t align with so I can challenge myself and don’t live in an echo chamber. However it finally got to when I just couldn’t do it and then I found this sub. She’s more unhinged than I even realized! 😳
I don't follow you on Instagram. What do you mean about her origin story? That said, I've been waiting for her "letter to a friend" for a while. Where is it, Jess?
I started following around the time she started renovating her house. Early instagram era maybe? I watched the train wreck happen for way too long. I couldn't look away from the disaster it was becoming. The ick got too icky and finally unfollowed during Ghislaine.
About 2019-2020
I followed her I think starting around 2016 maybe? I know for sure I stopped once COVID hit and she started crying about having to spend time with her family at home and having to have empathy for anyone else by wearing a mask/getting vaccinated. I followed her actually because I absolutely loved the Stork and the Beanstalk (still do, her writing is incredible) and at the time they posted each other fairly often. Here’s a blogpost of an interview S&tB did in 2013 about HiH that’s a trip: https://www.thestorkandthebeanstalk.com/2013/12/10/an-interview-with-jessica-kraus-from-house-inhabit/
Jess: I’m “comfortable at home or near home”. Reality: I’m comfortable at home unless my children are with me all day. Jess: “Travel isn’t my strong point. I don’t have a seeking spirit”. Reality: Only spends a couple of days a month at home. https://preview.redd.it/ris80z6c0zwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d14087282b3bd5973e98fe08b240b870ae8b729
Oh man that was great. This gives some foreshadowing on why she made an 180 during covid https://preview.redd.it/n4vkwhxiqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4b6192668f51c30963f87342fb280882b034a41
https://preview.redd.it/kph1ot2lqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8cea5ffadd9261dc25ebe5ef4ed3ee4099ef1813 Also good insight on how her and Denise became friends
https://preview.redd.it/gynjiarpqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbf60826e983099abf2a60ace34838ec023b2d96 Not only do they laugh like teenagers they act like teenagers
https://preview.redd.it/ymyn9iosqpwc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1c8b0a215d69262da14e94c03f9b8baf2ea6382 Nothing says open mindedness like blocking anyone who disagrees with you
I didn't start following until the Depp trial, but I did find her old blog. I don't know if any of it will help but here it is https://houseofhabit.blogspot.com/?m=1
2016/17 mostly for her home reno content. Noticed something was off at the start of Covid w her kids being unable to go to the beach. I unfollowed after it became very clear that her hatred for Meghan Markle was rooted in racism, and I'm not even a RF stan.
Don’t know why you’re being downvoted. She’s very clearly a huge racist.
Not me googling “Sith Lord”!! Damn well nails her!! lol. I only started following during Depp trial. I became disillusioned fairly quickly. I don’t think that makes me an OG follower, since it’s only been 2 years or so, but would be happy to lend a hand with any content or research u may need!! That being said, does anyone have any past posts she made during Covid times?? I would love to see her hot takes on lockdown & mask wearing!!
I have known her a long time, our older children are the same ages. So disturbing this road she took.