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Moving the Clawfoot Tub to it's Original Spot from 1912
swapping a fiberglass shower stall for the original cast iron tub
Eek! We have to pick a paint color for the Farmhouse tomorrow
color inspiration for our Farmhouse’s new look
Our Farmhouse Primary Bathroom Reveal
our crafted, historic bathroom, 13-months in the making
We Made a Mistake...
a plumbing error 9 months in the making and what it means for our original clawfoot tub…
Recreating Historic Trim in our Primary Suite
all the profiles we used to match our original 1912 headers
All the Lighting We Picked for Our Primary Bathroom and Closet
you really can’t have too much lighting in a bathroom…
Finishing the Bathroom Millwork
All about the stain and top coat we used to complete our bathroom wainscot
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse
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