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Happy Friday 8/29/25
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A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage
A Cute Cedar Fence for Our Cute Cottage

creating classic charm and connection with a small-scale front fence

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How to Frame and Hang a Pocket Door
How to Frame and Hang a Pocket Door

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We Have Two Houses to Furnish and Here's the Vintage Furniture, Art, and Decor I'm Looking For Right Now
We Have Two Houses to Furnish and Here's the Vintage Furniture, Art, and Decor I'm Looking For Right Now

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Plans for the Poplar Cottage Front Yard: Picket Fence, Landscaping, and a Whole Lot of Charm
Plans for the Poplar Cottage Front Yard: Picket Fence, Landscaping, and a Whole Lot of Charm

Creating a nostalgic and welcoming cottage-style front yard with a dash of twinkle light magic

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It’s all in the details ✨ Turned a basic glass door into something cozy and sweet with a hemmed curtain (thanks mom!), drapery rods, and pretty brass hardware. Shared all the sources on the Grit and Polish ps do we call this a French door or
 

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