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The Dexter House in 1937
The Dexter House in 1937
The Dexter HouseCathy PoshustaApril 29, 2016historic house photo, spanish house Comments
DIY Hanging Brass Light
DIY Hanging Brass Light
DIYsCathy PoshustaApril 8, 2016DIY brass light fixture, edison bulbComment
Guest Bedroom: A Cozy Space for Guests
Guest Bedroom: A Cozy Space for Guests

our black and white guest bedroom reveal

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The Dexter House, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaMarch 30, 2016guest bedroom Comments
Guest Bedroom: Painting The Walls Black
Guest Bedroom: Painting The Walls Black
The Dexter HouseCathy PoshustaMarch 25, 2016antique bed, black walls, guest bedroom Comment
Guest Bedroom: Striking Craigslist Gold
Guest Bedroom: Striking Craigslist Gold
The Dexter House, DIYs, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaMarch 18, 2016antique bedframe, Craigslist find Comments
Guest Bedroom: Finally Getting Around to It
Guest Bedroom: Finally Getting Around to It
The Dexter House, Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaMarch 15, 2016small bedroom Comments
Dexter Backyard: the Finished Patio Door
Dexter Backyard: the Finished Patio Door
The Dexter House, RemodelsCathy PoshustaMarch 10, 2016old house, patio door, spanish style houseComment
A Room for Living + the Finished Fireplace
A Room for Living + the Finished Fireplace
The Dexter House, Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaMarch 4, 2016building a fireplace, cement tile fire place, Living room Comments
Wilder's Third Bedroom
Wilder's Third Bedroom
The Dexter House, Remodels, Design & DecoratingCathy PoshustaFebruary 18, 2016boys room, exposed plaster, small room Comments
The Dexter House on Apartment Therapy
The Dexter House on Apartment Therapy
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