The Pink House in Wymberley has been home to John and Melanie Jensen for 13 years, though its history stretches back much further. Built in 1946, the house — famously always pink — caught their attention after they retired from Delta Air Lines and were living aboard their livable motor yacht. Isle of Hope resident and real estate agent Judy McDougal introduced them to the property, which once featured a swimming pool and expansive grounds.

By the time the Jensens arrived, both the yard and the landscaping had grown tired and overrun. Melanie embraced the challenge. What began as a simple effort to “tidy up” became a full renovation of the outdoor spaces. She took a hands-on approach, handling installation herself and sourcing materials from Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Herb Creek — a place she jokingly says she helps “keep in business.”

The yard carried traces of its past, including contributions from a previous owner who was a master gardener. One quirky feature remains a family favorite: the wrought-iron fenced area beside the garage, affectionately known as “the graveyard.” It’s where small critters, struggling plants, and cuttings from friends are laid to rest, creating a peculiar but meaningful archive of the home’s evolving landscape.

Melanie eventually joined the Wymberley Garden Club, where she found joy in promoting local garden centers, celebrating the neighborhood’s intercoastal greenery, and admiring the pride homeowners take in beautifying the community.

Today, she favors low-maintenance living and has no plans for major changes. Even the deer and moles — her biggest challenges — are met with a shrug and her signature advice: “Leave them alone.”

The Pink House may be rooted in decades of stories, but under Melanie’s care, it continues to grow in quiet, welcoming charm.