The Name

Why the name, Star & Sparrow? In short, we wanted a name tied to our lives and our land. The two words represent the two sides of how we came to our current home: luck and hard work.

A deeper dive

What is the significance of a star? One definition is “a planet, constellation, or configuration regarded as influencing someone's fortunes.” The North Star represents finding your way home or in life. The Star of Bethlehem was a sign to follow a divine path. We wish on a shooting star. In the Tarot deck, the star card represents hope, inspiration, and renewal. The shape of the star symbolizes the five elements—earth, air, fire, water and spirit. In dreams, stars usually indicate a happy outcome, one that could arrive by putting a decision in the hands of destiny.

On the other hand, a sparrow is vigilant, hardworking, and productive. The little bird is a symbol of protection and communal involvement, achieving power through strength of numbers. The sparrow animal totem represents persistence and integrity, demonstrating that we do not have to be big to make a difference. As a spirit animal, this small bird symbolizes joy and protections, but it can also be a symbol of simplicity and community.

How do those two ideas connect to us?

We worked hard to build our savings over the years. Growing our own food, looking for the best deals on everything, not traveling as much as we would have liked. We also made many efforts to improve our house and yard over the years. When it came time to make our move, we were in a good place thanks to good decisions.

But we were also very lucky. We bought our house as a foreclosure at nearly the bottom of the market and then sold it during a hot sellers’ market. We had friends who supported us and donated to our cause by helping deplete our inventory of plants and home goods. We had family to stay with while we got our lives in order before hitting the road on our search. We found several knowledgeable realtors on our journey. We happened upon one of the most beautiful spots in the area, and it was within our budget. Another windfall was that the former owners turned out to be kind and generous in their guidance. Finally, we were blessed to meet wonderful neighbors and feel welcomed into the community right away.

To top it off, as we enjoy the lovely views of our beautiful land, the night skies are filled with stars, and many bird friends, including the little sparrow, share their home with us.

In closing

To those that never read this, Star & Sparrow might just sound like a cool name for a pretty place. For us, it will be a daily reminder of where we came from, how we got here, and how we will continue to conduct ourselves on this journey.