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What's Inside our New Natural Mattress...
complete with horsetail and camel hair layers (truly!) and NO chemical fire retardants
Eek! We have to pick a paint color for the Farmhouse tomorrow
color inspiration for our Farmhouse’s new look
DIY // How to Paint a Vintage Cast Iron Tub
we found this 90-year-old tub at a salvage shop and brought it back to life!
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
DIG INTO THE ARCHIVES
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Historic Delaware Colonial Revival
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How to Build a Hanging Laundry Rack
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DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains
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Our Chicken Coop!
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Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal!
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Growing a Cut Flower Garden
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Was Leaving Country Life the Right Move?
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A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse
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Character-Filled Country Cottage
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DIY Glider Chair (It’s Easy, I Swear!)
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Let’s Make Paper Stars!
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How to Arrange a Bouquet of Lilacs
