✍️ The Story Behind The Soundtrack of Home
Out on the deck in the sun with the laptop
What does home sound like to you?
For me, it’s the soft scratch of a record needle, the hiss of the kettle just before it sings, the quiet turning of a page, and the rustle of wind against our little caravan.
Home isn’t just a place.
It’s a feeling — a rhythm, a soundtrack, a story.
Welcome to The Soundtrack of Home.
This blog was born from two things I treasure: stories and stillness.
I live in a static caravan in the west of Scotland with my husband (a tiler with dreams of Italian sunshine) and together we’re slowly, intentionally shaping a life that feels like our own — simple, soulful, and filled with the things we love most: books, music, memory, and meaning.
Why this blog?
Because the internet is full of polished perfection — but I wanted to create a quiet corner where slow living is celebrated, not rushed. A space for:
- The sound of real life (yes, even when it’s messy)
- The journey of creating a home with what you have
- The pull of dreams — like planning our move to Italy
- And the magic of ordinary days that deserve to be noticed
I’ve always loved the overlap between sound and story. The way a certain song takes you right back to a kitchen in 2009. Or how turning on fairy lights in winter makes your whole chest soften. These are the moments I want to capture — and share — as we slowly build our next chapter.
What you’ll find here
In The Soundtrack of Home, you’ll find:
- Cozy corners from our real-life home (yes, even without a bath!)
- Books that feel like warm bread
- Sounds that shape memory
- Our slow journey to Italy
- Dreams, plans, and personal rituals
- Free downloads like vision boards to help shape your own home story
Whether you’re here for the music, the stories, or the slow pace — I’m so glad you’ve found your way in.
Put the kettle on. There’s room for you here.
With warmth,
Jo Hainey x
The Soundtrack Of Home 
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